Access Guide
Lounge (Large Lounge/Diner)
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 147cm.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, a coffee table, a table and a television.
- There is not a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
- The height of the seat is 49cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 46cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 70cm.
- There is a dining table at a height of 79cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 63cm.
- There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the room.
- Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
- Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
- Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery 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.
Kitchen (Kitchen/Diner)
- The kitchen is located at the rear of the property, next to the large lounge/diner.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 73cm.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
- There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the kitchen.
- The minimum width in the kitchen is 78cm.
- Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge, an oven, a hob, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- 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 94cm.
- 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 sink tap types are lever mixer.
- There are high stools 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 66cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 74cm.
- The door to the toilet corridor has an opening width of 69cm.
- The additional door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The height of the additional door is 192cm.
Lounge (Small Lounge)
- Access into the room is via steps.
- There are 2 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
- The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
- 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 table is 50cm.
- There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the room.
- Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
- Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery 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.
Lounge (Conservatory)
- 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 has a minimum height of 200cm.
- Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas and chairs with armrests.
- There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
- There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the room.
- All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- The majority of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
- Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery 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.
Lounge (Library)
- 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 75cm.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
- Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and a table.
- There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 60cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 71cm.
- There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the room.
- Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
- Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
- Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery 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.
Lounge (Bar)
- Access into the room is via steps.
- There are 2 steps, which are clearly marked, with no handrails.
- The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 75cm.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
- Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and a table.
- There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 44cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 67cm.
- There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the room.
- All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- The majority of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- 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.
Utility Room
- This room is located on the ground floor, at the rear of the property.
- 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 70cm.
- 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 198cm.
- There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the room.
- Facilities/features in the room include: a sink, a fridge, a freezer, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
- All flooring in the utility room is smooth and even.
- The area does not have 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 95cm.
- There are under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
- The cupboards/units have a less clear colour contrast to the floor.
- The cupboard/unit and fridge/freezer door handles are not easy to grip.
- The fridge/freezer door handles have a less clear colour contrast.
- The sink tap types are lever mixer.
Utility Room (Drying Room)
- This room is located on the ground floor, towards the rear of the property.
- 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 82cm.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
- There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the room.
- All flooring in the utility room is smooth and even.
- Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The area does not have a non-slip floor.
- The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the room is high.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There are bench seats available in the room.
- There is not a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
- The height of the seat is 52cm.
- The door to the the toilet corridor has an opening width of 85cm.
- The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
Stairs (Main Staircase)
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15 steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked with handrails on both sides.
- The highest step is 17cm high.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The first two steps are at a different angle to the main body of the stairs and do not have a handrail either side.
Ramp or Slope (First Floor Landing)
- The ramp is slight and between 75cm and 150cm wide.
- The ramp has a handrail on the right going up.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Stairs (Left-Hand Staircase)
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 13 steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the right going up.
- The highest step is 17cm high.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Steps (to Bathroom and Bedrooms 1 and 2)
- There are 2 steps.
- The steps are not clearly marked and there are no handrails.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Steps (to Bedroom 4 and Link Corridor from Main Staircase)
- There is 1 step.
- The step is not clearly marked and there are no handrails.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Steps (First Floor Link Corridor)
- There is 1 step.
- The step is not clearly marked and there are no handrails.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.