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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 77cm.
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 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 table, a television and a telephone.
There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
The surface height of the table is 68cm.
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 (deep pile).
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 medium.
The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.

This room is located straight ahead from the entrance.
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 69cm.
Internally the door has a low 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 not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
The minimum width in the room is 90cm.
Facilities/features in the room include: a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
All flooring in the utility room 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.
The area has a non-slip floor.
The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the room is low.
Lighting levels are moderate to good.
The worktops/counters are at a height of 91cm.
There are under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
The cupboards/units have a less clear colour contrast to the floor and to the wall.
The cupboard/unit handles are not easy to grip.
The sink tap types are twist/turn.
The door to the utility and standard toilet room has an opening width of 70cm.
The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
The height of the toilet seat is 44cm.
The height of the wash basin is 77cm.

The kitchen is located to the left as you enter.
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 77cm.
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.
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 kitchen.
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 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.
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 cupboard/unit handles are not easy to grip.
The sink tap types are twist turn 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 distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 64cm.