HARBOURSIDE 6 IN LOOE  

Introduction: The Harbourside apartment complex is situated between the Hannafore area of Looe and the town of West Looe and is accessed from either Hannafore Lane (at the rear) by foot or by temporarily stopping/unloading a car on the Hannafore Road (on double yellow lines) and thence by foot. Access by this means involves a walk of some 40 paces up a steeply sloping path to a flight of 3 steps (each 6ins – 15cms with handrail), after two more paces there are then a further 6 steps (each of 7ins – 18cms) and then a level walk of about 20 paces to the access door to the block at the rear at ground floor level (width 27.5 ins – 70 cms). The complex is arranged over 3 floors and has a slate floor staircase between floors. 6 Harbourside is on the first floor. From the Hannafore Lane entry door (at the rear of the building), there is a step up of 6in (15cm) to the entry door which is 27.5in (70cm) in width, with a threshold step of 6in (15cm). After 3 paces forward there are two stairs down each 6.5in (17cm) height, 2 paces left then 15 stairs down to the first floor or use of the lift. At the bottom of the stairs 2 paces to the left is a door of width of 27in (69cm) and a threshold step of 5.5in (14cm) leading to an external slate path, 4 paces forward is the entry door to apartment no. 6 which is on the first floor. There is a range of local shops in West Looe which is a 2/3 minute walk, hilly on the return. There are small beaches at Hannafore which is a 5 minute undulating walk (no pavements) and the beaches of East Looe are a 20 minute walk. The local buses operate from the fire station at West Looe which is 2/3 minute walk away or a more comprehensive timetable of buses operates from outside the Old Bridge surgery which is a 15 minute walk to East Looe. The local railway station is a 20 min walk, approximately half a mile distant. The nearest free on road parking is at Hannafore a 5 minute walk or there is pay and display parking at the quayside which is a 2/3 minute walk or long stay in the Millpool which is a 10/15minute walk. The nearest public telephone is at the quayside. Interior: There is a railed viewing area (a Juliet balcony) which is accessed from the lounge via French double doors which open inward towards the lounge. The metal standing area is 12in (30in) in depth and has metal railings. Living Areas: Entry into the apartment is through a glazed door which is 28in (71cm) wide with a threshold step of 7.5in (19cm). In the hall the light switches are 43in (109cm) from the floor and this is universal throughout the apartment and all rooms lead off the hall. The open plan lounge has a small dining table with 3 chairs other facilities include remote controlled TV, DVD and CD player. The living area is carpeted. The electric sockets throughout are 17in (43cm) from the floor. Kitchen: The dining area gives access to the open plan kitchen which has laminate wood effect flooring. There is a range of high and low level wall mounted units; the sink/drainer unit has cupboards beneath. The work surface height is 36in (91cm) with electric sockets 12in (31cm) above the surface. Facilities include built in dishwasher, washing machine, and gas oven with 4 ring hob, microwave, fridge and freezer. Bedrooms: This is a 2 bedroom apartment providing one double and one single. The door to the double room is 27in (69cm) wide, the door to the single bedroom is 28.5in (70cm) wide, both bedrooms are carpeted. Bathrooms: The bathroom has an entry door with a width of 28in (71cm), it has vinyl flooring and includes a bath with shower over , toilet- 17in (43cm) height and basin. Additional Notes: This apartment is suitable for mobile adults and children over 10 years.