Thurlestone

Access Statement

Property Name: ‘Thurlestone’ Flat 2, Thurlestone Court

Property Location: Victoria Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 9HF

Description: Two bedroom, 3 bathroom ground floor apartment with allocated parking on the same level. The main bathroom, bedroom and reception rooms are one level, there are two steps on entry to the second bedroom and one en-suite. There are two steps up to gain entry in to the property through the conservatory.

Pre-arrival and local facilities

The nearest bus stop is: Fair View, Victoria Road (50m from the property)

The nearest train station is: Totnes, TQ9 5JR

The nearest petrol station is: BP Townstal Rd, Dartmouth TQ6 9LW

The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: GeniePoint Charging Station, Totnes, TQ9 5DF

The nearest food shop is: M&S Outlet, 7b Mayor's Ave, Dartmouth TQ6 9NF

The nearest pub/restaurant: George and Dragon, Mayor's Ave, Dartmouth TQ6 9NG

Mobility equipment hire is: Brixham

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available: Parking allocated to property

Number of spaces available: 1

For what sized car: Family car or medium 4x4

Parking surface is: Concrete

Is the parking level: Yes

Is there good space to unload once parked? Yes

Distance to property from parking: 30m

Distance to nearest public parking area: 200m

Is it pay and display? No

The width of the path to the property is: 1m

How many steps are there en-route to the entrance? None

Main entrance

The main entrance door width is: 930mm

Number of steps to the main entrance: Entranceway has two steps

The height of the key safe is: 620mm

The height of the keyhole is: 1330mm

How many other entrances to the property are there? None

Is the entrance well lit? Yes

Living and dining rooms

The flooring is: Kitchen/Dining area tiled, living room is parquet

Are there are any rugs? Yes

The door widths within these areas are? 910mm
Is there good space between furniture? Yes

Is the furniture moveable or fixed? Movable

Is the floor level and step free? Yes

Are wall plugs set high or low? Low

Are electric sockets high or low? Low

Kitchen

The flooring is: Tiled

Is the floor level and step free? Yes (minor lip to tiles)

The width of the doorways is: no doorway

What height is the worktop to the floor? 760mm and 920mm

Is the oven set high or low? Low
Is the microwave set high or low? High (wall cupboard height)

The fridge height is: Low

The freezer height is : Low

Is crockery stored high or low: High

Are wall plugs set high or low? High

Are electric sockets high or low? High

Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen, and if yes;  what and where? Iron & ironing board, vacuum cleaner, in full height cupboard in conservatory

Bedrooms and landings

How many floors does the property have? One

The number of steps between floors is: two steps to bedroom 2, 2 steps to ensuite 1

The flooring is: Carpet in bedroom 2, floorboards in bedroom 1

Is the flooring level in each bedroom? Yes

The door widths are: 900mm to 910mm

Bed sizes are: Bedroom 1 Super King Sized, Bedroom 2 King Sized

Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? Moveable (but heavy)

Are wall plugs set high or low? Low

Are electric sockets high or low? Low

Bathrooms and cloakrooms

Type of flooring: Laminate

Is the flooring level? Yes (step up in to ensuite 1)

Width of the doorways: 900mm

Is there an accessible or adapted WC? Standard WC

Is there an accessible or adapted bath or shower? Standard Shower enclosure

Is there a ground floor WC? Yes

Is there a ground floor bathroom or shower room? Yes

Does any bath or shower have a grab rail or handle fitted? No

Is there any shower where access is level rather than a step up? No

Outdoor facilities

External areas are: Patio

Is permanent seating provided? Yes

Is there outside lighting? Yes

Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces (eg edges of steps) No

Are there footpaths to follow for visually/mobility impaired? Yes

Are there barriers to entry into any part of the garden? Yes

Are there any other hazards (eg ponds, water features)? No

General

Is there a landline telephone for guests to use? No

If yes, does it accept incoming calls only or incoming and outgoing calls?

Mobile phone reception information: Excellent

Closest public telephone is: Junction of Victoria Road and Vicarage Hill

Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not cloakrooms or bathrooms)? Yes

Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or sight impaired guests? No

Additional relevant information

Please add further details on any accessibility items or restrictions found at the property:

The main bedroom, main bathroom, kitchen, dining and living areas are all on one level.