Penhill

Access Statement

Property Name: Penhill
Property Location: Hargill Drive. Redmire, Leyburn.DL8 40Z
Description: Mid terrace, 3 bedroom house

Pre-arrival and local facilities
The nearest bus stop is:  in village 300 yards
The nearest train station is:  Gardsdale (18 miles) Northallerton (22 miles) Redmire (300 yards) for Wensleydale Railway
The nearest petrol station is: Leyburn 5 miles
The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre – 4 miles
The nearest food shop is: Leyburn 5 miles
The nearest pub/restaurant: The Bolton Arms 100 yards
Mobility equipment hire is: the property is not suitable for those with disabilities

Arrival and car parking
Type of parking available: outside garage + on street
Number of spaces available: 1/2
For what sized car: family
Parking surface is: gravel outside garage – tarmac on street
Is the parking level: yes
Is there good space to unload once parked? yes
Distance to property from parking: a few yards
Distance to nearest public parking area: 100 yards – roadside parking
Is it pay and display? no
The width of the path to the property is: front 3 feet, rear 2 feet
How many steps are there en-route to the entrance? 2 up

Main entrance
The main entrance door widths are: The front entrance 2'6" is down 3 steps and 2 steps up one of which is over the threshold. The rear entrance 2'6" is up a curving, sloping path with 2 steps into the property (one of which is an up and over the threshold.
The height of the key safe is: 4’6”
The height of the keyhole is: 3’3”
How many other entrances to the property are there? just these 2
Is the entrance well lit? yes

Living and dining rooms
The flooring is: wooden flooring
Are there are any rugs? Yes – 1 in front of fireplace
The door widths within these areas are? 2’4”
Is there good space between furniture? yes
Is the furniture moveable or fixed? moveable
Is the floor level and step free? yes
Are wall plugs set high or low? low
Are electric sockets high or low? low

Kitchen
The flooring is: lino
Is the floor level and step free? yes
The width of the doorways is: 2’5”
What height is the worktop to the floor? 3 feet
Is the oven set high or low? Free standing cooker
The fridge height is: 4’8” fridge freezer fridge on top
The freezer height is: 4’8” fridge freezer fridge on top
Is crockery stored high or low: low
Are wall plugs set high or low? worktop height
Are electric sockets high or low? worktop height
Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen, and if yes; what and where? no

Bedrooms and landings
How many floors does the property have? 2
The number of steps between floors is:
The flooring is: carpet
Is the flooring level in each bedroom? yes
The door widths are: 2’5”
Bed sizes are: 1 x king 5’, (1 zip and link king or 2 singles 2’6”) 1 3’ single bed
Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? Some moves, some screwed to the wall for safety
Are wall plugs set high or low? low
Are electric sockets high or low? low

Bathrooms and cloakrooms
Type of flooring: carpet
Is the flooring level? yes
Width of the doorways: 2’2”
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? no
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:
Is permanent seating provided? No – patio set kept in garage
Is there outside lighting? Yes front
Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces (eg edges of steps) no
Are there footpaths to follow for visually/mobility impaired? no
Are there barriers to entry into any part of the garden? Small gate at rear not suitable for wheelchairs
Are there any other hazards (eg ponds, water features)? 90deg right angle turn in narrow walled area

Outdoor lighting is security lights and these are new and fitted both front and back. The switches to activate them are inside the property. This is a dark sky countryside property so lights are left switched off when the property is not in use to avoid annoying neighbours.

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: Poor inside – usually ok outdoors
Closest public telephone is: unknown
Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not cloakrooms or bathrooms)? Some are connected to sockets behind beds with an extension lead
Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or sight impaired guests? no

Lights etc are connected via conduits secured to the walls so that sockets are easily available. There are 3 new double electrical sockets in the main bedrooms all situated at low level and all fitted with USB charger sockets. The twin bedroom has 2 new double sockets fitted at low level and incorporating USB charger sockets. The single room only has a single low-level socket which is accessible just inside the door on the right hand side. A multiple socket extension lead (with USB chargers) is supplied in the room for people to use. Downstairs a USB charger socket is supplied in the dining area as well as plug in chargers available in the kitchen.

Additional relevant information
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