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Hop Kiln Mews - National Trust

Brockhampton Estate, Bromyard, Herefordshire, WR6 5SH

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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

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.
  • 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.