Waters Edge at Sandsend

Access Statement

Access Statement

Property Name: Flat 1 Whitehaven

Description: Ground floor apartment

Pre-arrival and local facilities

Nearest bus stop: Outside, 40m

Nearest train station: Whitby, 2 miles

Nearest petrol station: Love Lane, Whitby, 1.5 miles

Mobility equipment hire is: Whitby DAG, Flowergate, Whitby

Nearest food shop: Sandsend, 40m

Nearest pub/restaurant: Sandsend, 300m

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available: Street

Number of spaces available: 8

For what sized car: Family

Parking surface is: Tarmac

Is the parking level: Yes

Is there good space to unload once parked: Yes

Distance to property from parking: Outside

Distance to nearest public parking area: 100m

Is it pay and display? Yes

The width of the path to the property is: 2m

The number of steps to the entrance is: 3

Main entrance

The main entrance door width is 850mm

Number of steps to the main entrance is: 3

The height of the key safe is: 

The height of the key hole is: 1.5m

How many other entrances to the property are there? 0

The other entrance door widths are: 

Number of steps to the other entrances: 

Public Areas

There is no lift

There are no steps leading to the apartment

Public corridors are at least 1.2m wide

The flooring is carpet

Living and dining rooms

Type of flooring: Carpet

Width of doorways: 750mm

Is there good space between furniture? Yes

Is the furniture movable or fixed? Movable

Kitchen

Type of flooring:  Tiled

Width of the doorway is:  N/A

The worktop height is: 900mm

Is the oven set high or low: Low

The fridge height is: Floor

The freezer height is: 900mm

Is crockery stored in high or low cupboards: Low

Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen, and if yes, which and where? Washing machine in rear outhouse (brick)

Bedrooms and landings

How many floors does the property have? 1

Number of steps between floors: 4

Type of flooring: Carpet

Width of the doorways: 750mm

Bed sizes - 3-4ft, 4ft6”

Is the bedroom furniture movable or fixed? Movable and fixed

Bathrooms and cloakrooms

Type of flooring: Tiled

Width of the doorways: 750mm

Is there an accessible or adapted WC? No

Is there an accessible or adapted bath or shower? No

Is there a ground floor WC? Yes

Is there a ground floor bathroom or shower room? Yes

Does any bath or shower have a grab rail or handle fitted? No

Is there any shower where access is level rather than a step up? No

Outdoor facilities

External areas are: Sloped, stepped, rough and grassed

Is permanent seating provided: Yes

Is there outside lighting: Yes

Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces: No

Are there footpaths to follow for visually/mobility impaired: No

Are there barriers to entry into any part of the garden?: Yes

Are there are any other hazards: No

General

Is there a landline telephone for guests to use? No

If yes, does it accept incoming calls only or incoming and outgoing calls? 

Mobile phone reception information: Variable depending on provider

Closest public telephone: 

Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not cloakrooms or bathrooms)? Yes

Are electrical sockets generally set low or high? Low

Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or sight impaired guests? No

Additional relevant information

Please add further details on any accessibility items or restrictions found at the property: The flat is ground floor/split level. Four steps up to the bathroom and 2 bedrooms. The bathroom is fitted with a toilet, wash basin and shower (no bath).

This access statement has been completed by the owner and Ingrid Flute’s is not to be held responsible for the content therein.