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Lounge

  • 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 78cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 197cm.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, a coffee table, a television and a radio.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The surface height of the table is 53cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • Flooring in the area 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.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the lounge/living areas is high.
  • 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 low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • 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 197cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • There are armchairs and 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 60cm.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.
  • All flooring is smooth and even.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.

Steps (to the Utility Room and Kitchen)

  • There is 1 step.
  • The step is not clearly marked and there are no handrails.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Utility Room

  • This room is located along the hallway to the left.
  • 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 84cm.
  • 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 190cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • The minimum width in the room is 110cm.
  • Facilities/features in the room include: a fridge, a freezer and a washer dryer.
  • All flooring in the utility room is smooth and even.
  • 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 fridge/freezer door handles have a less clear colour contrast.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located along the hallway to the rear of the property, on the left.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 193cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the kitchen.
  • The minimum width in the kitchen is 65cm.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge freezer, an oven, a hob, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • The area has 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 93cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the sink and to the hob.
  • There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The cupboard/unit and fridge/freezer door handles are not easy to grip.
  • The fridge/freezer door handles have a low colour contrast.
  • The sink tap types are lever mixer.
  • There are bench seats and chairs without armrests available in the kitchen.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • Some of the seating is permanently fixed.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 64cm.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 12 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The highest step is 18cm high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.