Box Apartments, Stockport Town Centre

A one-bedroom ground floor apartment within walking distance of the transport interchange and Stockport Town Centre.

The apartment is situated in a small, bespoke apartment development of just 25 similar properties, conveniently close to Stockport Town Centre. An ideal home for the younger professional person or couple requiring a base near to the town centre or being close to the transport rail & bus interchange or road and motorway links for easy commuting in and out of Manchester. The property benefits from carpeted floor coverings, window blinds, electric heating, double glazing and an access control intercom system.

ACCOMMODATION:
The accommodation briefly comprises: Communal hallway accessed by security intercom and with corridors and a staircase to all floors. On entering the apartment, you arrive at a private hallway with access to all rooms. An open plan living room with wide double-glazed windows provides an area for the lounge and kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with modern cupboards and units and includes a built-in oven & hob with extractor fan over, washing machine with dryer and fridge with ice compartment.

The bedroom is a bright room with a wide double-glazed window. The bathroom includes a modern white 3-piece suite including a bath with shower over.

LOCATION:
Box Apartments are situated just off Higher Hillgate close to and within walking distance to Stockport Town centre where the shopping, entertainment and business districts can be found. Within the town centre there are a range of destinations, amenities and facilities including: Merseyway Shopping centre and the Redrock Leisure complex where these is a cinema, gym, bowling alley, bars, restaurants and an abundance of high street shops and brands. Alternatively, head to the ‘old town marketplace’ with its cobble street and historic buildings to enjoy an exciting range of artisan cafes, bars, restaurants and shops.

Stockport public transport interchange, where the train station and bus terminal can be found, is close by providing regular bus and train services in and out of Manchester as well easy road access to the M60 Motorway network.

REFERENCING:
To pass professional tenancy referencing, a single or combined annual private income is required to be in the region of £21,000.

Where a Guarantor is required, a suitable UK Guarantor will be required with an income in the region of £25,200 pa.

Other reference terms and conditions may apply.

SCHEDULED BUILDING REPAIRS:
The property is currently subject to improvement works to the cladding and the lift at the building.

Cladding Works
The building management company have advised a walking watch is currently employed by the building management agent for the property to enhance fire safety protection to residents. Further details are available on request.

Parking
AN ALLOCATED IS NORMALLY PARKING SPACE IS PROVIDED WITH THIS PROPERTY. HOWEVER, due to the current building works, the parking has presently been suspended to spaces 1 to 7 in the small car park and 8 to 18 in the large car park. There is no date available when the parking space for this apartment may be reinstated.

Lift
At the time of advertising this property, the lift to the building is out of order resulting in staircase access only. Further details on the recommissioning of the lift will be provided when available. This will not affect the access to this apartment on the ground floor.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE:
The EPC band is currently E

COUNCIL TAX BAND:
Band: A

PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION:
Concrete & Cladding Walls / Flat Concrete Roof

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

UTILITIES:
Payment Responsibility: Tenant
Electricity Supply: Mains Grid
Water Supply: Mains
Sewage: Mains
Heating: Electric
Broadband Type: Standard / Superfast
Broadband Download MBPS: Std: 16 / SF: 80
Broadband Upload MBPS: Std: 1 / SF: 20
Mobile Signal: Voice – Yes / Data Yes
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PARKING:
Residents Car Park with allocated car parking space number 3. Currently suspended. Please refer to the above comment.

RESTRICTIONS:
Maximum number of residents/occupants: Two

The Head Lease prohibits pets from the property.

ACCESSIBILITY:
Accessibility benefits include: 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.

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

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