Devoncourt
for
fantastic sea views
Access 
Introduction
Our flats are a purpose built block of flats which was built in 1962 with access to
the rear of the property.
Infrastructure
The nearest bus stop is outside to the left of the flats in the Winston
Churchill Grounds overlooking to sea.
The nearest train station Paignton is 5 miles away; there are taxis at the station or buses [No. 12A] every 12 minutes into Brixham.
The nearest Airport is Exeter which is 45 miles away; there are taxis at the airport or buses into Exeter and then transfer to bus into Brixham.
It is also possible to travel by boat from Torquay to Brixham on the Western Lady ferry, which runs every hour in the main holiday season.
Car Parking
Facilities
We have our
own private car park on three levels, with security lighting at night.
At the front spaces for five cars
At the rear spaces for nineteen cars.
The lower rear car park has level access to the reception office. Luggage can be unloaded here.
Access to the rear car park is up the slop on the east side of the building.
There are no fixed spaces, your can park where ever you like. There is only one car parking space per flat.
Extra spaces can be purchased in the Marina Multi-storey car park two minutes walk away.
Pedestrian Access
Access to the premises from the
public road is by our private drive,
sloping up to our private car parks.
The slope is easily managed by a person in normal health but does present some
difficulty for a person in a wheel chair. They will need two person pushing assistance.
We offer the facility to hire electric wheelchairs from a local supplier.
There is a small slope from the lower level rear car park up the upper level car park.
All flats are accessed by steps from the car park
Main Entrance
The main entrance has a small step 10cm height to the porch and another to the door sill. The front door has a security lock which requires the input of a code to unlock to main entrance door to gain entrance to the building.
Upon entry, inside, at the main entrance, the reception office is on the left.
Ten wide stairs give access to each floor, on the right.
Access to each landing, is by way of climbing twelve wide stairs then, is through the Fire Door which must be kept closed at all times to stop the spread of fire from one floor to another.
Access to each individual flat is over a door sill, using an individual door key, having ascended the stairs.
The side entrance has a slight slope to the ground floor flats 6 and 7 only.
Inside a flat
Once inside your flat everything in on the level. All door are 30" wide.
Access to your balcony is by exiting a double glazed door over a door sill stepping down 8"
Most flats have an electric shower over the bath, requiring climbing over the bath to have a shower.
The shower can get hot and should be tested by hand before entering the shower.
Flushing the toilet, or running a tap in the flat can alter the temperature of the shower temperature and therefore must not de done under any circumstances. Always use a bath mat in the bath when showering.
Entrance Flat 1, 8, 15, 22 & 23.
These flats are accessed through the main entrance near the office - middle car park - coded entrance
five steps lead down to Flat 1 and flat 22 (ground floor)
five steps lead up to Flat 8 and flat 23 (middle floor)
a further five steps lead up to Flat 15 (top floor)
Entrance Flat 6 and 7 only.
There is a side entrance to the ground floor from the top of the drive.
This entrance gives an almost level access to flats 6 and 7 stepping up over a door sill, after a slope from the drive way.
Entrance Flats 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 & 17
these flats are accessed through their own entrance - middle car park -
five steps lead down to flat 2 and flat 3 (ground floor)
seven steps lead up to flat 9 and flat 10 (middle floor)
a further seven steps lead up to Flat 16 and flat 17 (top floor)
Entrance Flat 4, 5, 11, 12, 12A, 14, 18,19,20, 21.
these flats are accessed through their own entrance - middle car park -
five steps lead down to flat 4 and flat 5 (ground floor)
seven steps lead up to flat 11,12,12A and flat 14 (middle floor)
a further seven steps lead up to flat 18,19, 20 and flat 21 (top floor)
Fire Escape
A steel spiral Fire Escape allows exit from the east end middle and top floors.
The Fire Escape it suitable in all weathers. It is lit by emergency and battery lighting.
Access to the Middle Floor is possible up the Fire Escape, however the fire escape door has a security lock which requires the input of a code to unlock it to gain entrance to the building.
Building Work
Some internal building and refurbishment will be carried out during the winter period November - March. [excluding Christmas]
for help and advice please email :- devoncourt@tiscali.co.uk
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