Torquay Coastal Retreat

Escape to this stylish seaside retreat in Abbey Sands, Torquay, the perfect base for exploring the English Riviera. This ground-floor apartment overlooks the vibrant seafront, where you'll find boutiques, cafes and gourmet restaurants. Wander along the promenade and enjoy the uninterrupted sea views, or head to the Victorian Marina to admire the yachts bobbing in the water. Take the Western Lady ferry to the chic harbourside towns of Brixham or Dartmouth, or venture out on a kayak, paddleboard or jet-ski and explore the beautiful coves of this stunning coastline. The 800-year-old Torre Abbey (0.5 miles) with fascinating exhibitions and award-winning gardens and the Stone Age caves at Kents Cavern (2 miles) are worth visiting. The famous South West coastal path also runs along the seafront and has wonderful walks to Babbacombe and beyond to Poole Harbour or in the other direction towards Cornwall and even all the way around to Somerset.

This stylish apartment certainly has an enormous wow-factor, with incredible open views of the surrounding scenery which draw you in from the moment you step through the door. The huge bay window in the living/dining/kitchen area overlooks the golden Abbey Sands beach with it’s far reaching azure waters in this beautiful horseshoe-shaped bay, framed by beautiful trees and with Torre Abbey Meadows behind. Relax in the luxury of this superb space, interior designed in soft tones with high-quality furnishings and an emphasis on comfort and serenity. The dining table by the window is the perfect spot for leisurely coffees, drinks and meals, watching the activity on the beach, in the Victorian Marina and on the waves, from the boats, yacht races and water sports. The sleek and well-equipped kitchen, which has quartz worktops, high end Samsung appliances plus plenty of storage includes a microwave, a wine cooler, a Nespresso coffee machine and a dishwasher. When you're feeling tired after a day in the great outdoors, sink into the comfortable sofa or cosy armchair, gazing at the hypnotic views or pull down the blackout blinds and enjoy your favourite shows on the 55” Smart TV. Tides Reach dreamy king-size bedroom has the same spectacular views, and its elegant decor evokes a sense of calm, with its black out blinds, black out curtains and a 42″ Smart TV. There is also a sleek bathroom which offers the choice of long soaks in the bath or a quick, refreshing power-shower with on-demand hot water.

Outside, the beautiful shared gardens are reached via the front garden gate and a set of steps, and provide a lovely spot in which to relax in the shade of the trees, while enjoying the sea air and unbeatable mesmerising views. There is a short cut from the garden down to the seafront, simply perfect for a relaxing holiday and well located for exploring South Devon.