Access Guide
Summary
- The most accessible entrance has steps and a manual door.
- This entrance is at the front of the property.
- There is stepped access once inside.
- There is stepped access to the lounge.
- There is restricted headroom at this property.
Public Transport
- The nearest train station is Malvern Link.
- The station is approximately 14 miles away.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
Parking
- This property has a shared car park.
- This is an open air car park with a gravel and compacted gravel surface.
- There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 2 cars.
- There are 3 electric vehicle charging points.
- There is no electric vehicle charging point designated for Blue Badge holders.
- An app is required for electric vehicle charging.
Entrance
- The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the property.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There are 10+ steps, which are unmarked, with handrails on both sides.
- Steps are split with a resting area.
- The handrails cover all steps.
- Some of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
- This entrance has a key hole and a key safe.
- Features at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the key hole.
- Features not positioned at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the key safe.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The entrance opening height is 181cm.
- There are 4 steps beyond the entrance, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
Standard Bedroom
- This bedroom is located straight ahead after you enter the property.
- Access into the room is via steps.
- The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
- The bed type is double.
- The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 50cm.
- The bed does not have a footboard.
- There is an armchair and a chair without armrests available in the bedroom.
- There is not a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
- The height of the seat is 42cm.
- Some flooring in the room is smooth and even.
- Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Ensuite
View
- The ensuite door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the ensuite door opening is 78cm.
- The door into the ensuite does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The door height is 195cm.
- Flooring in the ensuite is not smooth and even.
- Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- The ensuite has: a shower with stepped access.
- There is an adjustable, detachable shower head and a fixed overhead shower head.
- The shower controls are twist turn.
- The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door.
- The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the toilet seat.
Lounge
- Access into the room is via steps.
- There are 2 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
- The door is manual, permanently held open and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- 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 196cm.
- Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, a coffee 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 36cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 49cm.
- All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the lounge/living areas is high.
- The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are low.
Kitchen (/ Dining Room)
- The kitchen is located through the lounge area.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- The width of the opening is 95cm.
- Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge freezer, an oven, a hob, a dishwasher, a washer dryer, 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 low.
- The worktops/counters are at a height of 89cm.
- The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the wall and to the sink.
- There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
- The cupboard/unit and fridge/freezer door handles are not easy to grip.
- The sink tap types are lever mixer.
- There are chairs with 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 76cm and 76cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 72cm.
Outdoor Seating Areas
- The following outdoor areas are available: garden.
- Access to the outdoor seating area is via a step.
- There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
- The door is manual, permanently held open and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- The door does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The entrance opening height is 175cm.
- The majority of pathway widths are under 120cm.
- The surface of the outdoor seating area includes loose chippings.
- Facilities in this area include: a table and seats with armrests.
- There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
- The surface height of the table is 72cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the tables is 70cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- This area is shared with Hop Kiln Farmhouse.