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Chodds Farmhouse - National Trust

High Street, Handcross, Haywards Heath, Sussex, RH17 6BL

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has a step, a slight ramp/slope, a manual door and a gate.
  • This entrance is located at the front of the property.
  • There are 2 floors once inside.
  • Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
  • There is stepped access once inside.
  • There is restricted headroom and restricted room to manoeuvre at this property.
  • This accommodation also has the following available: bath mats.
  • If you have any allergies please contact holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk for advice.
  • National Trust Holidays offer vibrating fire alarm pillows for people with hearing loss.
  • National Trust Holidays work with an organisation that can offer the hire of equipment to support any accessibility needs.
  • If you would like more information on these services, please contact guestrelations@nationaltrust.org.uk.
  • This property has movement activated outdoor lighting.
  • For actual bed sizes please visit the National Trust website.

Public Transport

Parking

  • The property has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a gravel surface.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: uneven surfaces and loose chippings.
  • There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 2 cars.

Entrance (Gate to Front Garden and Front Entrance)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slight slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual gate which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 104cm.

Entrance (Front)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the property.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 186cm.

Entrance (Gate to Rear Garden and Rear Entrance)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the side of the property.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • There is a single manual gate which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 114cm.

Entrance (Rear)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the rear of the property.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 155cm.

Lounge

  • Access into the room is via a step.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 178cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, a coffee table and a television.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 45cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 54cm.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the room.
  • Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the lounge/living areas is medium.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.

Dining Room

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 168cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • There are chairs without armrests available.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The dining table is at a height of 76cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 73cm.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.
  • Flooring is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet and uneven paving/tiles.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 58cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 179cm.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the kitchen.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge freezer, an oven, an induction hob, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • The area does not have a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 91cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the wall and to the sink.
  • There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The cupboards/units have a less clear colour contrast to the floor, to the wall and to the oven.
  • The cupboard/unit and fridge/freezer door handles are not easy to grip.
  • The oven and fridge/freezer door handles have a low colour contrast.
  • The sink tap types are lever mixer.
  • There are bench seats available in the kitchen.
  • There is not a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The height of the seat is 59cm.
  • All of the seating is permanently fixed.

Utility Room

  • This room is located off the dining room.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 74cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 195cm.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) throughout the room.
  • Facilities/features in the room include: a sink, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
  • Flooring in the utility room is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
  • The area has a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the room is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 92cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the floor.
  • There are under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The cupboard/unit handles are not easy to grip.
  • The sink tap types are lever mixer.

Standard Toilet (Ground Floor)

  • Access into the toilet is via a step.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 64cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The door does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The height of the door is 155cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 9 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a partial handrail.
  • The highest step is 22cm high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a door to access the stairs via the dining room.
    The door has good contrast and opens towards you, with a width of 74cm.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Double 1)

  • This bedroom is located through the first door on the right from the top of the stairs.
  • Once on this floor, there is step-free level access to this bedroom.
  • Access into the room is via a step.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 169cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door has a latch lock.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 62cm.
  • The bed does not have a footboard.
  • There is an armchair available in the bedroom.
  • There is a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
  • Flooring in the room is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet and uneven floorboards.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Twin)

  • This bedroom is located through the second door on the right from the top of the stairs.
  • Once on this floor, there is step-free level access to this bedroom.
  • Access into the room is via a step.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 66cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 169cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door has a latch lock.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
  • The bed type is twin.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 63cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 63cm.
  • The twin beds can be put together.
  • The beds have a footboard.
  • Flooring in the room is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet and uneven floorboards.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Double 2)

  • This bedroom is located through the third door on the right from the top of the stairs.
  • Once on this floor, there is step-free level access to this bedroom.
  • Access into the room is via a step.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 71cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 166cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door has a latch lock.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 63cm.
  • The bed does not have a footboard.
  • Flooring in the room is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet and uneven floorboards.
  • Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bathroom

  • Access into the room is via a step.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The bathroom door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 195cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • All flooring in the bathroom is smooth and even.
  • The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
  • The majority of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • The bathroom has: a bath, a shower with stepped access and an over bath shower.
  • The bath is at a height of 65cm.
  • The bath tap type is twist turn mixer.
  • There is a fixed overhead shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the toilet seat.

Standard Toilet (First Floor)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 58cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The height of the door is 174cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.

Exit

  • The exit is located at the end of the passage leading to the utility room, at the rear of the building.
  • There is not step-free access at the exit.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 68cm.
  • The exit opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The exit opening height is 184cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the exit with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • There is 1 step beyond the exit, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).

Outdoor Seating Areas

  • The following outdoor areas are available: garden and patio.
  • Access to the outdoor seating area is via a step.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes an uneven hard surface.
  • Seating is available on the patio.
  • Facilities in this area include: seats with armrests and a patio table.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the tables is 79cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).