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Townsville four-bedroom home
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List of features
Front yard and entrances
- A well-placed, easily read house number assists visitors and emergency services to locate the home.
- People of all abilities can walk on the gently-sloped footpaths and driveways.
- The front entrance is clearly visible from the driveway and footpath, making it easy for visitors to find the entrance.
- The home’s covered entrance provides people waiting to enter with protection from the elements.
- A level landing provides easy access to the home for someone pushing a pram or a person in a wheelchair.
- Walkways and landings lead visitors to entrances and away from private spaces.
- Windows are positioned to allow a seated person to view the garden and street outside whilst maintaining privacy.
- A doorbell can be heard throughout the home to alert occupants that someone is at the door.
- A panel of laminated safety glass near the front door allows people inside the home to see who is at the front door and makes the entrance lighter and more welcoming.
- Sensor lights provide light to help people find their keys and enter the home quickly. Sensor lights provide visitors with a clear view of the entrance and deter potential thieves.
Last updated March 2007