Kittiwake

Access Statement

Access Guide

Kittiwake, Amble

Description: 4 bedroom townhouse, set over 3 floors

Pre-arrival

The nearest bus stop is: Church Street, Amble

The nearest train station is: Acklington

The nearest food shop is: Queen St, Amble

The nearest pub/restaurant is: Albert St or Queen Street, Amble

The nearest petrol station is: Cliffwell, Albert St, Amble

Mobility Equipment Hire: Morpeth

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available: Private

For what size cars: large

Is there good space unload once parked? Yes

Number of spaces available: 2

The parking surface is: tarmac and blocked paving

Is the parking level: yes

Distance to the property from parking: outside of house

Distance to nearest parking area? 100 metres, Turner Street carpark

Is it pay and display? Yes

The width of the path to the property is: 1-2 metres

How may steps are there en-route to entrance: none

Main entrance

How many entrances are there: 2

The door widths: standard

Keysafe height: 1 metre from ground

Keyhole height: 1 metre from ground

How many steps to the main entrance: 3

Is the entrance well lit: yes

Living and dining rooms

The flooring is: Laminated , please note the lounge is on the first floor.

Are there any rugs: yes, a large rug in the lounge

The door widths are: standard

Is there a 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: vinyl tile

Is the floor level and step free: yes

The door widths are: standard

The worktop height is: 900mm

Is the oven set high or low:  low

The fridge height is: low

The freezer Height is:  low

Is the crockery stored high or low: high

Are wall plugs set high or low: standard

Are electric sockets set high or low: standard

Is any equipment stored externally: washer and cleaning tools in utility off kitchen

Bedrooms and landings

How many floors does the property have: 3

The number of steps between floors is: approx. 12

The flooring is: carpet

Is the flooring level in each bedroom? Yes

The door widths are? Standard

Bed sizes: 3 doubles and two singles

Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed: moveable

Are wall plugs set high or low: standard

Are electric sockets set high or low: standard

Bathrooms and cloakrooms

The flooring is: vinyl tiles

Is the flooring level: yes

The door widths are: standard

Is there an accessible or adapted WC: no

Is there an accessible or adapted bath/shower: no

IS there a ground floor WC: yes

Is there a ground floor bath or shower room: yes

Does the bath or shower have a grab rail or handle fitted: no

Is there any shower where access if level rather than having a step: no

Outdoor facilities

External areas are: decking

Outdoor furniture: yes

Outside lighting: yes

Is there a colour contrast on surface (eg white on edge of steps): no

Aid for visually/mobility impaired guest: No

Is the outdoor space enclosed: yes

Any hazards (such as ponds, water features or steep areas): step from decking to small strip of grass

General

Is there a landline for guests to use: No

Mobile reception is: good

Closest public telephone is: Angies – Queen Street

Are electric sockets accessible without moving furniture: Yes

Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or visually impaired guests: No

Any other information: n/a