The Upper Crust Apartment

Access Statement

Property Location: The Upper Crust Apartment, 9a High Street, St Ives, TR26 1RS

Description: A two-storey duplex apartment above shops on High Street St Ives.  Accessed via a shared front door and entry hall.  The property is split across level 1 and 2 accessed by a restored Victorian staircase. 

The property has an open plan living area featuring lounge, dining area and kitchen with island.  4 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 2 shower rooms.

Pre-arrival and local facilities

The nearest bus stop is:  Opposite the cinema at Royal Square (approx. 150m)

The nearest train station is: St Ives station, The Terrace (approx. 400m)

The nearest petrol station is: Texaco garage,  Hayle TR27 6JW

The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: PodPoint Charging Station,  St Ives Rd, Carbis Bay, Saint Ives TR26 2PN

The nearest food shop is: Co-op, High Street, St Ives (approx.. 150m)

The nearest pub/restaurant: The Queen’s Hotel, High Street – next door! 5m

Mobility equipment hire is: Pro Mobility Ltd, The Old Fire Station Trengrouse Way, Helston TR13 8AG

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available:  Public car parking, or book through St Ives holidays link provided.

Number of spaces available: 0

For what sized car:

Parking surface is:

Is the parking level:

Is there good space to unload once parked?

Distance to property from parking:

Distance to nearest public parking area: St Ives station, The Terrace (approx. 400m)

Is it pay and display? Yes

The width of the path to the property is: Narrow pavement – approx. 0.8m wide (old High Street)

How many steps are there en route to the entrance? Kerbs from road.

Main entrance

The main entrance door width is: 0.85m

Number of steps to the main entrance:  1 large step

The height of the key safe is: 1.1m

The height of the keyhole is: 1.5m

How many other entrances to the property are there? 0

Is the entrance well lit? Yes – internal hall with lights. 

Living and dining rooms

The flooring is: Stripped floorboards

Are there any rugs? Yes – under coffee table in lounge and under dining table in the dining area.

The door widths within these areas are? Firedoor width 0.8m, open plan living area – corridor 1.1m
Is there good space between furniture? Reasonable space

Is the furniture moveable or fixed? Moveable

Is the floor level and step free? Level.  Flight of 12 stairs from main entrance up to living area.

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:  Stripped floorboards

Is the floor level and step free? Level – note flight of stairs from main entrance up to living area and kitchen (open plan)

The width of the doorways is: Not applicable – open plan from dining area.

What height is the worktop to the floor? Standard height 1.1m

Is the oven set high or low? Low

The fridge height is: 1.1m (Fridge freezer – freezer at bottom level, fridge on top).

The freezer height is: floor level

Is crockery stored high or low: Low cupboard

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

Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen, and if yes; what and where?  Mats and coasters for table in the sideboard in dining area.

Bedrooms

How many floors does the property have?  Two floors – first floor and second floor.

The number of steps between floors is: approx. 12.

The flooring is: Stripped floorboards in bedroom 1, with a rug.  Bedroom 2, 3 and 4 carpet.

Is the flooring level in each bedroom? Yes

The door widths are: 0.8m

Bed sizes are: 1 Kingsize, 2 standard doubles, 2 single beds

Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? Moveable to an extent – fits into the space well, so would involve rearranging significantly to move around.

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 – Victorian staircase with curve at each level.

Does the Staircase have a winder at the top? No

Does the Staircase have a winder at the bottom? No

Does the staircase have a mid way winder? Yes

Does the staircase have a full length balustrade? Yes

Does the staircase have a handrail? Yes

Can the staircase accommodate a stairgate? No

Are the Stairs less than 3 feet in width? (914 mm)? No
Are the rise of the stairs between 150 mm - 220 mm? Yes

Is the pitch of the stairs greater than 42 °? No

Is the landing space narrow? Yes on second floor

Is the landing well lit? Yes

Is the balustrade lower than 1100 mm?m No

Bathrooms and cloakrooms

Type of flooring: Vinyl wooden effect

Is the flooring level? Yes

Width of the doorways: 0.8m

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 – property is on 1^st and 2^nd floor

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: None

Is permanent seating provided? n/a

Is there outside lighting? no

Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces (e.g. edges of steps) n/a

Are there footpaths to follow for visually/mobility impaired? n/a

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:  Limited in St Ives, but can do wifi calls using wifi in property

Closest public telephone is: Royal Square – close to Cinema

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:  Please be aware this is a first and second floor duplex apartment, accessible via a Victorian staircase.

The attached Accessibility Guide requirement summary represents best practice guidance in terms of things that should be considered in the preparation of your Accessibility Guide. This information is not advice and should not be treated as such, nor should it be used as a substitute for reading the relevant legislation or considering the applicability of the legislation to your holiday property.