ROCK TOWERS APARTMENT 10 IN LOOE  

ACCESS STATEMENT Property Name: 10 Rock Towers Date Created: 6/10/07 Introduction: Rock Towers apartments (12 in total) are situated on the level 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 (and a range of local shops) from the square in West Looe about a 7/8 minute walk. Small beaches are available within a 2/3 minute 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, or 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 the 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.10 is on the second floor and all arranged on one level, the access being described below. It has no special provisions for the disabled. This apartment is suitable for mobile adults and children, there is room for a cot if required. Exterior: From the front: - access is via 3 concrete steps leading to a sloped path, then 2 small concrete steps leading to a further 13 concrete steps. 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 rear security door, inside there are 2 x 7.25inch (18cm) stairs. Living Areas: The open plan lounge and dining area is fully carpeted. Internal doors are 29.5in (75cm) wide. The TV is remote controlled. Light switches throughout the apartment are 55in (140cm) from floor to top of switch in height. Electric sockets are located above the skirting board level. The dining area leads onto the kitchen. Kitchen: There is a range of low level and higher wall mounted cupboards. Work surface height is 36.5in (93cm) from floor, with a cupboard under the sink/drainer unit. Facilities include gas cooker and hob, washing machine and fridge with ice box. The door from the kitchen leads out onto the balcony and there is a 6 in (15cm) raised step up to go outside. Bedrooms: There are 2 bedrooms; the twin bedded room is accessed off the hall via 2 steps down. The master bedroom is accessed off the hall and has an ensuite shower room, toilet and hand basin. There is a 7in (18cm) step down into the ensuite facility and a 10 in (25cm) step into the shower cubicle. Bathrooms: The main bathroom is located next to the twin room off the hall and has two steps down to it. It has a bath with shower over it, toilet and hand basin. Additional Notes: The entry telephone and smoke alarm are located in the hall, there is a storage cupboard for airing racks, ironing board etc