Sleeps 4 people
Near the sea
Wheelchair-friendly
A spacious, homely, tastefully decorated two-bedroom apartment in a historic Georgian warehouse dating from the 18th century, within walking distance of all the major attractions in a very convenient , wheelchair-friendly & historic area of Liverpool city centre. Situated with the pedestrianised zone at the ends of our street, the apartment is warm, spacious, and homely, with a Juliet balcony and all modern amenities, including a recently renovated and remodelled kitchen and wet room for the main bathroom. The main living area is particularly large and open plan, allowing easy access and there are two wet room-style bathrooms.
Rooms
1 living room
1dining room
1 kitchen
2 double bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 toilets
Suitability
suitable for a wheelchair user
The home is suitable for people with
autism, Asperger’s syndrome, a learning difficulty/disability
a family with a disabled child
dementia
a hearing impairment
a mobility impairment
a visual impairment
Accessibility adaptations
Bedroom
1 accessible double bedroom
Electric profiling double bed measuring 220 cm in length by 180 cm wide, composed of two single profiling beds with pressure-relieving memory foam mattresses that are joined seamlessly together but operate independently and can be separated if required. Mobile hoist and shower chair also available.
Living room
Control on elements of the heating and lighting, with plenty of space to manoeuvre in a wheelchair and a high desk with an accessible dining table for certainly a manual wheelchair, at least.
Bathroom/shower
Also
no fluorescent lights
Mobility
Wheelchair access
Bathroom
Bedroom
Kitchen
Living Room
Dining room
Wheelchair width
700 mm
Inner door width
At least 800mm (UK standard)
Inside
There are no steps inside my house
Inside my home I use
a manual wheelchair
an electric wheelchair
Entrance
There are no steps into the house
There is a ramp into the house
Front door width
at least 850mm (Australia standard)
Additionally...
A car swap is available
Outside
There's a patio There's a balcony
In the area
The historic dock areas, including Albert Dock, are easily reachable within a 5-15 minute walk, as are all of the museums and art galleries (which are generally free, incl. the Tate Art Gallery, Walker Art Gallery and Liverpool World Museum) and the Pier Head and many nighttime attractions, including restaurants and a lively pub and bar scene. Liverpool One shopping district begins 100 m from the apartment, and the area is fully pedestrianised and designed specifically for wheelchair accessibility, with a city park, cinema, and many restaurants within.
The wider city centre is renowned for its busy nightlife and is equally highly accessible, with the vast majority of premises having step-free access and wheelchair-friendly toilets available, including the famous Cavern Club, where the Beatles made their name. Wheelchair-accessible taxis are readily available and cheap, and all taxis that may be flagged down on street must have wheelchair access by law.
There are wheelchair accessible walks that can be done from the front door, including for several km along the waterfront on both sides of the river, the far side of which can be reached using the Mersey Ferries service, which is also wheelchair accessible and is within a ten minute walk. Further afield, the local train service and bus services are all fully wheelchair accessible and allow access to many parks, including Sefton Park as well as Formby Beach and Woods Nature Reserve. A hand cycle with accompanying wheelchair may also be available for use together with a Trekinetic off-road wheelchair, subject to arrangements being made with me.
The apartment can also be used as an ideal base to explore further afield around the region, including:
- The city of Manchester
- Historical Chester with its Roman remains and Tudor shopping streets
- The many international golf tournaments held in Merseyside
- Trips to watch Premier League football at Anfield or Goodison Park
Slightly further away, there are the beautiful Lake District and Snowdonia National Parks within an approximately a 2-hour drive.
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