Penhallow In Looe

Introduction: Penhallow is a 3 bedroom 1st floor apartment situated in the Plaidy area of East Looe. It has an allocated off road parking space (maximum dimensions 286cm x 480cm), but there is also on road parking in the area. Plaidy beach is a 5 minute walk away. East Looe beach is a 3 mile car journey or 40 minute walk via Barbican Hill, a very steep hill on the return walk. The nearest bus stop is at the Barbican shops/school area which is approx 1 mile from the property. The railway station is a 3 mile car journey and situated in Looe town. Exterior: From the parking area (No.5) there are 17 concrete steps at approx. 7in (18cm) each, leading to a flat walkway across a patio area. Proceeding to the right approximately 10 paces the entrance is on the left approached over a pathway with wooden hand rails. The entrance door is 32in (81cm) wide into the lobby which is 48in (122cm) in length, there are 2 stairs of 7in (18cm) each, to a 1 metre square area which has the entry telephone and post boxes which are wall mounted. A further door of 32in (81cm) leads to the hallway and entry to a ground floor apartment. To reach Penhallow there are 12 stairs (of 7 ins (18cm)) up with hand rails leading to a small intermediate landing area (which allows access to apartment No. 3) with a further 2 stairs (7 ins (18cm)) up to the 2 metre long hallway to Penhallow No.5 straight ahead. The hallway and stairs are fully carpeted. There is push button timed lighting in the halls. The apartment has its own garden area which can be accessed from the back door in the utility area or from the patio door in the double bedroom. (Door dimensions for bedroom patio doors included in the bedroom information section) The back door is 27in (68.5cm) wide and has a threshold step of 1.5in (4cm) up then a drop of 10in (25cm) onto 4 concrete steps down to the concrete pathway. The steps are 8in, 6in, 7in,4in (20cm,15cm,18cm,10cm) respectively and there is a wooden hand rail by the steps. There is a concrete area for seating and a BBQ and approx 10 paces across it there is a left turn and a path of 14 paces leading to the annex. From this path the annex is situated 2 paces forward then 4 concrete steps up (6in (15cm) each in height) to a concrete area which has outdoor seating. A right hand turn and 2 paces lead to a further 3 steps up to the entry door (these steps are 6in (15cm) each). To access the garden from the double bedroom, the patio door has a threshold step of 9in(23cm) onto a concrete pathway, to the left after 6 paces there are 6 concrete steps then a left hand turn then 7 steps. These steps are irregular in size and degree of levelness but the maximum height is 6in (15cm).

The annex: the entry door which is 31.5in (80cm) wide, has a threshold step of 5.5in (14cm) into the lounge area which is carpeted. It has TV & DVD equipment. This leads into a small kitchen area with electric cooker and 4 ring hob, fridge and a range of high and low level wall mounted cupboards and a sink/drainer unit. The door to the double bedroom with en-suite, is from the kitchen, it is 28in (71cm) wide. The bedroom is carpeted. The en-suite door is 26in (66cm) wide, facilities include bath with shower over it, toilet (16in (41cm) high, and basin and it has vinyl floor tiles. There is a restricted space between the basin and the toilet of 15in (38cm).
Living Areas: The entrance door to the apartment which is 30in (76cm) wide leads into the carpeted hall. This first level accommodates the bedrooms and shower room. Inside the hall there is a small built in cupboard to the left which has the gas and water valves housed. From this level there are 13 stairs which are 7in (18cm,) in height, up to the living areas. At the top of the stairs is the entry telephone, and the entry door to the lounge/dining area. The door width is 29in (73.5cm). This area is carpeted and has a dining suite and seating for 8 people. To the right is the lounge area with sofas and remote controlled TV, DVD, stereo system etc. Electric sockets in the lounge area are above the skirting board level. Light switches are 51in (130cm) from the floor. From the lounge there are patio doors that open inwards to the lounge to reveal a railed viewing area of 12in (30.5cm) depth. A separate door with a width of 27in (68.5cm) leads from the dining area to the toilet/utility area and back door to garden. The floor is tiled and there is a sink/drainer unit, the gas boiler and washing machine. The electric sockets are located at 27in (68.5cm) and 54in (137cm). The toilet is situated to the left side of the room and is 16in (40.5cm) high. Kitchen: The kitchen is accessed from the dining area, the door width is 29in (73.5cm) and opens in to the kitchen. It has tile effect flooring, a selection of high and low wall mounted fitted cupboards. The sink/drainer unit has cupboards underneath. Facilities include a built in fridge and freezer, oven and 4 ring gas hob and microwave oven. Work surface height is 36in (91.5cm) throughout, the electric sockets are positioned 8in (20cm) from the work surface. Light switches are 51in (130cm) from the floor. Bedrooms: This apartment has 3 bedrooms consisting of 1 double and 2 twin rooms, babies in cots. On entry to the apartment the bedrooms are on this level. The carpeted hallway leads to the first twin room on the right (n.b. 2’6” beds). Door width is 28.75in (73cm), the light switches are 51in (130cm) from the floor, the electric sockets are located above the skirting board. The second twin bedroom along the hall is on the right. Door width is 29in (74cm), light switch is 51in (130cm) and the sockets are above the skirting board. At the end of the hallway is the double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Door width to the bedroom is 29in (74cm). It has patio doors that lead to the garden area with a threshold step of 9in (23cm) leading down to a concrete path. The patio door is low in height at 67in (170cm) and its opening width is 27in (68.5cm). Bathrooms: This apartment has an en-suite bathroom in the double bedroom, this consists of a corner bath, toilet (16in (40.5cm), basin and heated towel rail. It has tile effect flooring. A family shower room on the first level comprises a large corner shower unit, tiled flooring, toilet (16in (40.5cm), hand basin and heated towel rail. The threshold step into the shower is 7.5in (19cm.) there is a separate toilet in the utility area on the second level living area.  Additional Notes: This property is suitable for mobile adults and children. There is space for the use of cots for babies if required.