36 St Nicholas Court

Access Statement

Pre-arrival and local facilities

The nearest bus stop is: Tha Malakoff, St Ives

The nearest train station is: St Ives Branch Line, Station Road

The nearest petrol station is: St Erth Garage

The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: Tesco, Carbis Bay

The nearest food shop is: Norway Stores, Back Road West

The nearest pub/restaurant: There are a number of centrally located Bars and Restaurants in St Ives, the nearest of which is The Sloop Inn, The Wharf.

Mobility equipment hire is: Star Equipment Hire, 01736 791685 (we advise booking at the time of making your property booking as there are limited items available)

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available: One parking space in underground car park. Space number 36. 

Number of spaces available: 1

For what sized car: Maximum Height 1.9m. Each parking space is relatively narrow but a Volvo XC90 or Mercedes E Class for example can be parked. 

Parking surface is: Tarmac/Concrete

Is the parking level: Yes

Is there good space to unload once parked? Reasonable

Distance to property from parking: 4 Sets of Stairs

Distance to nearest public parking area: 50 Metres

Is it pay and display? Yes

The width of the path to the property is: N/A

How many steps are there en-route to the entrance? 30 from car park to property entrance. 

Main entrance

The main entrance door width is: 76cm

Number of steps to the main entrance: 30 from car park

The height of the key safe is: N/A

The height of the keyhole is: Standard. Middle of Door. 

How many other entrances to the property are there? None

Is the entrance well lit: Yes

Living and dining rooms

The flooring is: Vinyl Flooring with a mat in the kitchen. Carpet in living room. 

The door widths within these areas are? N/A

Is there good space between furniture? Yes

Is the furniture moveable or fixed? Moveable

Is the floor level and step free? Yes

Are the wall plugs set high or low? Low in living room and high in kitchen

Are the electric sockets set high or low? Low in living room and high in kitchen

Kitchen

The flooring is: Vinyl with a mat in the kitchen. 

The width of the doorways is: N/A

What height is the worktop to the floor? 90cm

Is the oven set high or low? High

The fridge height is: Low

The freezer height is : N/A

Is crockery stored high or low: Low

Are the wall plugs set high or low: High

Are the electrical sockets set high or low: High

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

Bedrooms and landings

How many floors does the property have? Two

The number of steps between floors is: 13 Steps

The flooring is: Carpet

The door widths are: 65cm

Bed sizes are: 1 x Double (4ft 6) and 2 x Single (3ft)

Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? Double bedroom has moveable furniture. Twin bedroom has fixed furniture. 

Bathrooms and cloakroom 

Type of flooring: Laminate

Is the flooring level? Yes

Width of the doorways: 56cm

Is there an accessible or adapted WC? No. This property is not suitable for someone in a wheelchair or with poor mobility due to the number of steps. 

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: Two patio’s

Is permanent seating provided? Plastic garden chairs available

Is there outside lighting? Yes

Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces (eg edges of steps) No

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

Are there any other hazards (eg ponds, water features)? No  

General

Is there a landline telephone for guests to use? No

Mobile phone reception information: Varies

Closest public telephone is: Tesco Carbis Bay

Can you easily access an electrical socket 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

The block in which the apartment is situated was built in the 1970 and is not adapted for disabled people or those with poor mobility. There are 30 steps from the car park to the property. There are 13 steps within the property. The toilet and shower are located upstairs.