Old Ice House

Access Statement

Original Cottages Access Guide

Property Location: 93 King Street, Brixham, TQ5 9TH

Description: Old Ice House

Pre-arrival and local facilities

The nearest bus stop is: Opposite the house
The nearest train station is: Paignton
The nearest petrol station is: 0.7 miles Sainsburys, Brixham
The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: 0 miles, in the garage
The nearest food shop is: 0.2 miles Co-op
The nearest pub/restaurant: 0.1 mile The Prince William
Mobility equipment hire is: 0.3 mile, Shopmobililty

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available: Garage and driveway
Number of spaces available: 2
For what sized car: large and small car
Parking surface is: concrete
Is the parking level: yes
Is there good space to unload once parked? yes for 1 car, overhang the pavement briefly for 2
Distance to property from parking: 0 miles, in garage and drive
Distance to nearest public parking area: 2 hours parking opposite the house
Is it pay and display? no
The width of the path to the property is: private entrance
How many steps are there en route to the entrance? none

Main entrance

The main entrance door width is: 70cm
Number of steps to the main entrance: 3 steps to the front door
The height of the key safe is: 115cm
The height of the keyhole is: 105cm
How many other entrances to the property are there? main entrance and second entrance through garage
Is the entrance well lit? street lights

Living and dining rooms - on first floor

The flooring is: vinyl
Are there any rugs?The door widths within these areas are? no rugs. Door width 72cm
Is there good space between furniture? yes
Is the furniture moveable or fixed? moveable
Is the floor level and step free? yes
Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? 125cm high
Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? yes

Kitchen - on first floor

The flooring is: vinyl
Is the floor level and step free? yes
The width of the doorways is: 72cm
What height is the worktop to the floor? 89cm
Is the oven set high or low? low
The fridge height is: 89cm (fridge/freezer)
The freezer height is: handle is 75cm (fridge freezer)
Is crockery stored high or low: high
Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? 125cm high
Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? yes
Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen, and if yes; what and where? no

Bedrooms

How many floors does the property have? 3
The number of steps between floors is: 14 stairs ground to first floor, 13 stairs first to second floor
The flooring is: carpet on stairs/bedrooms and vinyl on the hall/landings/living area
Is the flooring level in each bedroom? yes on ground/first and a small slope in the second floor bedroom
The door widths are: ground/second floor 72cm, first floor 65cm
Bed sizes are: Super-king, Double, single
Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? moveable
Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? 125cm high
Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? yes

Staircases & Landings

Is the Staircase Straight up and down? no
Does the Staircase have a winder at the top? yes
Does the Staircase have a winder at the bottom? yes
Does the staircase have a mid way winder? yes
Does the staircase have a full length balustrade? yes
Does the staircase have a handrail? yes
Can the staircase accommodate a stairgate? no
Are the Stairs less than 3 feet in width? (914 mm)? yes 75cm
Are the rise of the stairs between 150 mm - 220 mm? yes 20cm
Is the pitch of the stairs greater than 42 °? no idea, new stairs so will be as per building regs
Is the landing space narrow? 85cm on landing, smallest section at bottom of stairs to second floor is 75cm
Is the landing well lit? yes
Is the balustrade lower than 1100 mm? yes 95cm

Bathrooms and cloakrooms

Type of flooring: tiled
Is the flooring level? yes
Width of the doorways: ground floor 73cm, first floor 63cm, second floor 67cm
Is there an accessible or adapted WC? no
Is there an accessible or adapted bath or shower? no
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:
Is permanent seating provided? yes
Is there outside lighting? yes in the garden
Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces (e.g. edges of steps) no
Are there footpaths to follow for visually/mobility impaired? no
Are there barriers to entry into any part of the garden? no
Are there any other hazards (e.g. 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: yes
Closest public telephone is: none in Brixham
Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not cloakrooms or bathrooms)? yes
Can you easily access a light switch 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:
Once on the first floor, there is level access to the kitchen/living room, bedroom and ensuite