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Seafront Apartments - Apartment 3

46 Beverley Terrace, Cullercoats, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4NU

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • The Seafront Apartments consist of 6 self-contained apartments within a three-storey building. The apartments are located on the seafront overlooking Cullercoats Beach near Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear.
      Apartment 3 is located on the upper first floor landing.
    • There are 2 bedrooms in total.
    • Shared facilities include: a laundry room.
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  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the laundry room.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
    • The first floor can be accessed via a stair lift and stairs.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair.

Entrance (Apartment Block)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access via a portable ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps which are clearly marked, with no handrails.
  • There is a single, manual gate prior to the entrance door. The gate opens away from you and is 78cm wide.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 140cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Stair Lift - Ground Floor to Lower First Floor Landing)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the staircase between the ground floor and first floor.
  • The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.

Stairs (Ground Floor To Lower First Floor Landing)

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead of you as you enter the apartment block.
  • The ground floor and lower first floor landing can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 13 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.

Stairs (First Floor Landing Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located between the lower first floor landing and upper first floor landing.
  • There are 5 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.

Entrance (Apartment 3)

  • This entrance is located on the upper first floor landing.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located ahead as you enter the apartment.
  • 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 70cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 72cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 4cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests and a desk.
  • There is a wash basin and towel rail in the bedroom.

Standard Bedroom (Twin)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right as you enter the apartment.
  • 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 70cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 76cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 3cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests.

Standard Bathroom

  • The bathroom surveyed is located to the left as you enter the apartment.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
  • 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 tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
  • The bathroom has a standard bath.
  • The bath controls are twist/turn.
  • The shower has a detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.

Kitchen (and Dining Area and Lounge Area)

  • The kitchen is located ahead as you enter the apartment.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • The kitchen has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
  • The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
  • The hob is 93cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 93cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a microwave, a toaster, a kettle, a dishwasher and a fridge freezer.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: armchairs, chairs without armrests and chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and coffee tables.

Seating Area (Outside Rear Patio)

  • The seating area is located on the rear patio.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has a step and a ramp or slope.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Laundry Room

  • The laundry room is located at the rear of the building.
  • There is stepped access into the laundry room.
  • There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 73cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Facilities within the room include a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.