NOW LET & MANAGED The Decks, Lock 3, Mersey Road, Runcorn, Cheshire

A second floor two double bedroomed, two-bathroom, contemporary waterside apartment set within a popular development with stunning views.

This fabulous second floor apartment is situated within Lock 3 of the popular development known as The Decks, a spectacular waterside residential complex built to resemble six marine vessels alongside the Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey.

This home provides many benefits for the new occupier including modern furnishing items, flooring, window blinds, electric heating, double glazing, access control intercom to the secure communal entrance door with a communal staircase and lift leading to the apartment floor. The kitchen is finished in bright gloss, two-tone light grey units and worktops with built-in appliances incorporated. Both the bathroom and ensuite shower room are provided with modern white fittings with complimentary wall tiling.

ACCOMMODATION:
The accommodation briefly comprises;

The communal entrance provides a staircase and a lift to the second floor. The entrance hallway gives access to all rooms and provides a storage cupboard, which also houses the hot water cylinder. The open plan living quarters provide a lounge area with space for a dining table and chairs. The kitchen is towards the back of the room, with contemporary lighter grey coloured high gloss fitted cupboards and built-in appliances including oven and hob, fridge / freezer, and washer/dryer. There are two double sized bedrooms, the master with an en-suite shower room. There is a separate main bathroom with a shower over the bath.

Outside the development is set within hardscaped waterside grounds with resident car parking.

LOCATION:
The design and position of The Deck meets all the requirements of today's modern day cosmopolitan lifestyle desires. Enjoying a great location, being only a few minutes from Runcorn town centre and yet within easy reach of Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Liverpool, Manchester and Chester city centres thereby making this apartment ideally placed for the business commute or evening and weekend entertainment and pleasure.

REFERENCING:
To pass professional tenancy referencing, a single or combined annual private income is required to be in the region of £22,000.

Where a Guarantor is required, a suitable UK Guarantor will be required with an income in the region of £22,000 to £26,000 pa.

Other reference terms and conditions may apply.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE:
The EPC band is currently C

COUNCIL TAX BAND:
Band: B

PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION:
Concrete & Timber Frame & Cladding Walls / Flat Concrete Roof.

ROOM SCHEDULE & MEASUREMENTS:
Please refer to the Floor Plan for details.

UTILITIES:
Payment Responsibility: Tenant
Electricity Supply: Mains Grid
Water Supply: Mains
Sewage: Mains
Heating: Electric
Broadband Type: Standard / Superfast / Ultrafast Fibre
Broadband Download MBPS: Std: 16 / SF: 80 / UFF: 1000
Broadband Upload MBPS: Std: 1 / SF: 20 / UFF: 1000
Mobile Signal: Voice – Yes / Data Yes
EE 91% / Vodaphone 84% / O2 81% / Three 73%
Reference Checker: www.checker.ofcom.org.uk

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PARKING:
There is a Permit operated residents Car Park and allocated space for the property. However, the property’s allocated car parking space is located in the undercroft of the building. This space is currently not in use due to the improvements being carried out in the development. The development management company have arranged car parking provision adjacent to the development. Roadside parking provision is also available.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT EXTERANAL BUILDING WORKS & CLADDING IMPROVEMENTS:
External cladding replacement works are being undertaken throughout the development during 2024 to 2026. This means there may be periods where scaffolding is installed at the building and in front of windows.

RESTRICTIONS:
Maximum number of residents/occupants: Preferably One or Two People.

The landlords lease precludes pets residing at the property.

ACCESSIBILITY:
Accessibility benefits include: Lift & Lateral Living.

FLOOD RISK:
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood Source: N/A
Flood Defences: No

TENANCY OFFER:
Unless otherwise stated, the property will be offered with a fixed term, 12 month assured short-hold tenancy agreement.

TENANT FEES & COSTS:
The rent asked does not include certain Fees & Costs. The following charges may apply depending on the property you select and your circumstances. They include:

• Full Tenancy Deposit: A refundable custodial Tenancy Deposit capped at no more than five weeks’ rent: £ POA.
• Tenancy Deposit Bond Premium (Optional): One off payment equal to one weeks rent: £ POA.
• Changes to Tenancy: A payment to change the tenancy when requested by the Tenant and ONLY if agreed by the Landlord, capped at: £ 50.00 or reasonable written costs incurred if higher.
• Early Termination Charge: Payments associated with early termination of the tenancy, when requested by the tenant and ONLY if agreed by the Landlord, equal to the loss of rent from the void period: £ By Calculation.
• Late Rent Payment: For late payment of rent, a charge equal to 3% above the Bank of England base rate in interest on the late payment of rent from the date the payment is missed until paid, will be charged: £ By Calculation.
• Loss of Keys & Access Fobs: For the loss of Keys, Access Fobs or similar Security Devices, a reasonable written evidence-based cost will be charged: £ At Cost.
• Household Payments: There will be contractual clauses within the Tenancy Agreement for the Tenant to be responsible and liable for the payments of all Utilities charges; Communication Services; TV Licence and Council Tax, to appropriate third parties for the duration of the contractual Tenancy term: £ At Cost.

RIGHT TO RENT:
• Right to Rent - O’Connor Bowden will arrange Right to Rent in the UK checks, which will be completed via our referencing agency before a tenancy can be offered or granted.
• All applicant tenants or occupiers at the age of 18 or over, must provide original relevant identification documents providing proof of identification and proof of residency at the point of submitting an application to rent.

CLIENT MONEY PROTECTION:
Client Money Protection membership with Client Money Protect.
Membership Number CMP011130O

PROPERTY REDRESS SCHEME:
Property Redress Scheme membership with PRS.
Membership Number PRS015375

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS:
Viewing is strictly by appointment. Please give us a call to arrange a viewing.

WEBSITE REFERENCE:
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