ROCK TOWERS APARTMENT 1 IN LOOE  

Introduction: Rock Towers apartments (12 in total) are situated in an elevated position above the seafront in Hannafore, a residential area of Looe. Local shops are about a 7/8 minutes undulating walk with the station about a half a mile distant (20/30 minute walk) and bus services are available from the square in West Looe which is about a 7/8 minute walk. Small beaches are available 2/3 minutes walk. The Rock Towers apartment building operates on 3 levels. Access is available from the front and the rear of the building, details below regarding accessibility features. There is a large lift to all levels and stairs between floors. Parking for each apartment comprises one reserved space suitable for a family car. The spaces for apartments 1 to 8 are across the road (about 10 paces from the approach to the building) at the front of the property with spaces for apts. 8 to 12 being situated at the rear about 10 paces from the rear entrance. Free on street parking is available in the local area, a 2/3 minute walk away. Apt. No. 1 is on the ground floor and is arranged on one level, the access being described below. Exterior: From the road at the front access is via 3 concrete steps of variable size average 5in (13cm) leading to a sloping path (about 30 paces), then 2 small concrete steps 4in (10cm) leading to a further 13 concrete steps 6in (15cm). On entry to the main doorway there is an 8 in (20cm) step up into the building. From the rear: - access is via a flat entry path to a security door, on to the 3rd floor; inside there are 2 x 7.25inch (18cm) stairs in the hallway at this level. There are stairs or use of the lift to the ground floor and apartment No.1. Apartment No. 1 has a balcony which is accessed from a door in the lounge which is 21in (53cm) single opening width and 42in (106cm) double opening width. There is a step down of 8in (20cm) to the balcony which has railings and has a depth of 60in (153cm). From the kitchen there is a door which is 32in (81cm) wide which provides an emergency exit and also access to Hannafore Lane at the rear of the apartment complex. It consists of: 13 paces across level paving to an iron gate which is 31in (79cm) wide. 14 paces to an ascending set of 15 steps, each of which is 7in (17cm). These are slate steps and slippery when wet. There is a hand rail in situ. There is a left angle turn for a further 3 steps, size as before. 7 paces on level paving to next set of 2 steps each 6in(15cm), a right turn to 6 steps each 7in(18cm), 5 paces forward to final set of 20 steps 6in(15cm) to the top. Living Areas: From the ground floor hall, Apartment No1 is accessed by an entry door of 27in (69cm) wide into a lobby 1 metre (39cm) square and apartment No1 is the door ahead. The entrance door is 27in (69cm) wide with no threshold step. Entry is into the hall, from which all rooms lead. Throughout the apartment the internal doors are 28in (71cm) wide, and the light switches are 52in (132cm) high. In the hall there is a fitted wall cupboard outside the double bedroom which narrows the hall width to 29in (74cm). The hall has carpet flooring. The open plan lounge/diner has carpet flooring, there are dining facilities for 4 guests. From the dining area there is a step up of 5in(12cm) through a gap with a width of 35in(89cm) into the lounge area. There is a balustrade separating the dining area and lounge. Facilities include remote controlled TV, DVD and CD equipment. Kitchen: The kitchen connects by means of a standard width door to the dining area. The kitchen has a range of high and low level fitted units, vinyl flooring and the facilities include electric oven and 4 ring gas hob, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher. The sink drainer unit has cupboards beneath. The work surface height is 37in (94cm) and the electric sockets are 7in (18cm) above the surface. Bedrooms: There are two bedrooms, one double with en-suite shower room and one twin. Both bedrooms have carpet flooring. In the twin bedroom the beds are arranged parallel to one another. One bed is positioned against the wall with the other bed having access to both sides. The space between the beds is 20in (51cm). The electric sockets in both bedrooms are 10in (25cm) from the floor. The double bedroom has ample access to both sides of the bed. Bathrooms: There is a family bathroom plus an en-suite shower room in the double bedroom. The family bathroom comprises a bath with shower over, toilet - height 17in (43cm), basin and heated towel rail. There is vinyl flooring. The en-suite shower room has carpet flooring and the shower cubicle has a threshold step in of 10in (25cm), the opening shower door width is 20in (51cm) and the toilet height is 16in (40cm). Additional Notes: This apartment is suitable for mobile adults and children. There is space for use of a cot if required.