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Sparham Hall Farm - The Forge

Sparham Hall Farm, Lyng Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5QY

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • The car park is located along the main drive and to the far right.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
  • The charging points require an app.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located through the arch into the courtyard and straight ahead.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located immediately upon entering the cottage.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.

Standard Bedroom (Double Room 1)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the left of the lounge area.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 22cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a coffee table and a TV with subtitles.

Standard Ensuite (to Double Room 1)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The ensuite has a step-free shower.
  • The shower has a fixed shower head and an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Standard Bedroom (Twin Room)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right of the lounge.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 21cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a coffee table and a TV with subtitles.

Standard Bedroom (Double Room 2)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right of the lounge.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 55cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 22cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a coffee table and a TV with subtitles.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the rear right upon entering the cottage.
  • The kitchen-diner, the main bathroom and access to the outdoor seating area can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 5 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.

Kitchen (and Dining Area)

  • The kitchen is located up the stairs at the rear right of the lounge.
  • There is stepped access into the kitchen.
  • There is an 80cm wide opening to access the kitchen and dining area at the top of the stairs.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a kettle, a microwave, a toaster, a dishwasher, a washing machine and a fridge freezer.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: benches and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.

Standard Bathroom

  • The bathroom surveyed is located up the stairs at the rear right of the lounge.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
  • The bathroom has a step-free shower.
  • The shower has a fixed shower head and an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Seating Area

  • The seating area is located at the rear of the cottage, via the patio doors from kitchen.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has a step.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: there is a 9cm step down at the threshold of the patio doors.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.