Access Guide
Utility Room (Boot Room)
- This room is located straight ahead as you enter the property.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
- The minimum width in the room is 106cm.
- Some flooring in the utility room is smooth and even.
- Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
- 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 low.
- There are bench seats available in the room.
- There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
- The door to the hallway has an opening width of 100cm.
- The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
Lounge (Main)
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
- 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, a 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 40cm.
- 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.
- 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 high.
- The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.
Lounge (Playroom)
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
- Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; armchairs, chairs without armrests and a table.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Utility Room
- This room is located off the play room.
- 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 high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
- There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) throughout the room.
- Facilities/features in the room include: a sink, a fridge and a washer 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 94cm.
- There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
- The 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.
- The door to the rear garden has an opening width of 76cm.
- The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The height of the additional door is 193cm.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located off the boot room.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- Internally the door has a high 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 kitchen.
- Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge freezer, an oven, an induction hob, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
- The flooring surface is not smooth and even due to carpet and uneven paving/tiles.
- 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 cupboards/units have a less clear colour contrast to the wall.
- The 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 chairs without armrests available in the kitchen.
- There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
- The height of the tables range between 94cm and 94cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 89cm.
Dining Room
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
- There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the room.
- There are a mixture of chairs with and 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 73cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 70cm.
- 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.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an additional door into the dining room with a clear width of 88cm.
- The additional door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of more than 1.5cm.
Stairs (Front)
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 14 steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked with no handrails.
- The highest step is 21cm high.
- Lighting levels are low.
- There is a door at the bottom of the stairs which opens towards you.
There is a gate at the top of the stairs which opens away from you.
Stairs (Rear)
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15 steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the left going up.
- The highest step is 20cm high.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.