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Picasso House

University of Roehampton, Mount Clare, Minstead Gardens , London, SW15 4EE

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Introduction

  • The accommodation is self-catered and is available for any students of the university.
  • Student accommodation services are located within Mount Clare House. The flats containing the accommodation can only be accessed by the exterior staircases.
  • Mount Clare House link (new tab) - click here.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The Mount Clare site is situated in the borough of Wandsworth in South London. It is accessed off Minstead Gardens and Danebury Avenue, which branches off of the A306 which is located between the A205 to the North and the A3 to the south.
    • There is limited car parking at the Mount Clare site and all parking is for permit holders only. Parking in nearby streets is also limited and mostly only for residents in the area.
  • By Bus View
    • The nearest bus stop is Minstead Gardens. The services that run to this stop are the 170, 430, 639, 670 and N74. This bus stop is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Mount Clare site.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is Barnes. South Western railway trains run to this station. This station is approximately a 15 minute drive from the Mount Clare site.

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Mount Clare Car Park.
    • The car park is located in front of Mount Clare House.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Site/Campus Car Park (Mount Clare Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of Mount Clare House.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Mount Clare House and Picasso.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 185cm x 610cm (6ft 1in x 20ft).
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by permit holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is sloped access to the car park from the Mount Clare House.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Mount Clare House.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Picasso ground floor entrance.

Outside Access (Picasso Ground Floor)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 93cm (3ft 1in).
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Entrance (Common Area Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located leading to the common area.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 120cm (3ft 11in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).

Common Area

  • There is a common area to the left as you enter from the Picasso ground floor entrance. This common area has room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre and has sofa seating throughout.
  • To the right of the common area there is a computer room available and towards the left of the common area there is a laundry room with washing machines and dryers. The controls for these are approximately 90cm high.
  • These facilities are all for the use of students staying in all accommodation at Mount Clare.

Other Floors (Exterior Access to the Picasso Accommodation)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
    • The stairs are located to the right as you face the Picasso ground entrance, on the outside of the building.
    • The stairs are approximately 3m from the Picasso ground entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.

Outside Walkway

  • There is an exterior walkway at the top of the stairs. This walkway accesses all of the entrances to the Picasso accommodation, which are all separate with their own entrance to enter each flat. The surface in this area is uneven due to drains in the surface.
  • The doors are 75cm wide and open towards you.

Accommodation

  • Location of Accessible Accommodation View
    • The establishment provides 0 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • Auxiliary Aids - General View
    • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
    • Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
    • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
    • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
    • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
    • There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
    • There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
  • Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter the Picasso ground floor, off the common area.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 22m from the Picasso ground floor entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are good.

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