14 Virgin Street

Access Statement

Property Location: 14 Virgin St, 

Description: Three bedroom , two storey property. Light, airy and spacious sleeping six

Pre-arrival and local facilities

The nearest bus stop is: The Malakof or Royal Square

The nearest train station is: St Ives train station

The nearest petrol station is St Erth A30

The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: Tesco

The nearest food shop is:

The nearest pub/restaurant:

Mobility equipment hire is:

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available: Public car park

Number of spaces available: N/A

For what sized car: N/A

Parking surface is: N/A

Is the parking level: N/A

Is there good space to unload once parked? N/A

Distance to property from parking:

Distance to nearest public parking area:

Is it pay and display? Yes or phone app payment

The width of the path to the property is: cobbled pedestrian street

How many steps are there en route to the entrance? 11

Main entrance

The main entrance door width is: Normal

Number of steps to the main entrance: 11

The height of the key safe is: 4ft

The height of the keyhole is:4ft

How many other entrances to the property are there? 2, front door and back door.

Is the entrance well lit?  Yes

Living and dining rooms

The flooring is: laminate

Are there any rugs? Yes

The door widths within these areas are? Normal width
Is there good space between furniture? Yes

Is the furniture moveable or fixed? Movable

Is the floor level and step free? Yes

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? No

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? No

Kitchen

The flooring is: tile

Is the floor level and step free? Yes

The width of the doorways is: normal

What height is the worktop to the floor?  normal

Is the oven set high or low? Low

The fridge height is: Under counter

The freezer height is: N/A

Is crockery stored high or low: High

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? No

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access?  Yes

Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen, and if yes; what and where? no

Bedrooms

How many floors does the property have? 2

The number of steps between floors is: 13

The flooring is: Carpet

Is the flooring level in each bedroom? Yes

The door widths are: normal

Bed sizes are:  Standard double and single

Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? Movable

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? No

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? No

Staircases & Landings

Is the Staircase Straight up and down? No

Does the Staircase have a winder at the top?  Yes

Does the Staircase have a winder at the bottom?  No

Does the staircase have a mid way winder?   No

Does the staircase have a full length balustrade?   No

Does the staircase have a handrail?   Yes

Can the staircase accommodate a stairgate?  Yes

Are the Stairs less than 3 feet in width? (914 mm)?
Are the rise of the stairs between 150 mm - 220 mm?

Is the pitch of the stairs greater than 42 °?

Is the landing space narrow? No

Is the landing well lit?  Yes

Is the balustrade lower than 1100 mm?

Bathrooms and cloakrooms

Type of flooring: Tile

Is the flooring level?  Yes

Width of the doorways:  Normal

Is there an accessible or adapted WC? No

Is there an accessible or adapted bath or shower?  No

Is there a ground floor WC?  No

Is there a ground floor bathroom or shower room? No

Does any bath or shower have a grab rail or handle fitted? No

Is there any shower where access is level rather than a step up? No

Outdoor facilities

External areas are: Communal yard accessible from back door down two steep flights of concrete steps

Is permanent seating provided? No

Is there outside lighting? Yes

Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces (e.g. edges of steps)  Yes

Are there footpaths to follow for visually/mobility impaired? No

Are there barriers to entry into any part of the garden?  N/A

Are there any other hazards (e.g. ponds, water features)?  N/A

General

Is there a landline telephone for guests to use? No

If yes, does it accept incoming calls only or incoming and outgoing calls?

Mobile phone reception information:

Closest public telephone is:

Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not cloakrooms or bathrooms)?  Yes

Can you easily access a light switch in all rooms without having to move furniture (not cloakrooms or bathrooms)?   Yes

Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or sight impaired guests?  No

Additional relevant information

Please add further details on any accessibility items or restrictions found at the property:

This property is NOT suitable for anyone with physical disabilities nor visual disabilities or the elderly.

This is a two storey maisonette, located above another property with access up two flights (11) stone steps.

The rear of the property has access to the communal courtyard and bins and access out to The Digey, by way of two steep flights of stone steps.

Virgin st. is a cobbled pedestrian street.