CREATIVE LIVING WELCOME HOME Modern, stylish apartments in a uniquely convenient location. • An exclusive town centre location • Close to shops, restaurants and cinemas • Remodelled to the very latest standards • Stylish, modern and energy efficient • One and two bedroom apartments • On-site parking • Help-to-Buy support available • Due for completion: Phase 1 Q4 2021/Phase 2 Q4 2022 NORTHWAY, HALTON LEA, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE WA7 2HF CREATIVE LIVING YOUR SPACE Situated in the heart of Runcorn, H5 is an exciting new residential development aimed at discerning modern residents. A five-storey building, it occupies an enviable position within the town’s vibrant commercial district. Runcorn New Town was planned and built around a central retail zone, which was always exclusively reserved for shops and offices. Recently, however, when Halton Borough Council moved to new premises, it created an opportunity to create the district’s first modern residential scheme. The result is H5 and its location is truly unique. Scheduled for completion Phase 1 Q4 2021/Phase 2 Q4 2022. Units will be a mix of one and two bedroom apartments – ideally suited to the needs of young families and individuals. Locally, demand for accommodation is growing fast. Runcorn is therefore becoming an increasingly The town is benefiting from rapid employment appealing destination, made all the more attractive growth within both Cheshire and Liverpool City by its low property prices, which have remained well Region – of which it is a key part. Collectively, the below the national average for years. Affordable two regions are expecting to generate nearly 230,000 prices and a buoyant regional economy mean that new jobs over the next 20 years. buyers can be confident of making an excellent long- term investment. CREATIVE LIVING LOCAL COLOUR The subject of a large-scale urban development plan, Runcorn saw huge and deliberate population growth in the 1970s. This was made possible by the creation of Runcorn New Town, a mixture of new housing, roads and commercial parks, all built approximately 3km southeast of the old town centre. Today, this purpose- designed urban hub is a busy retail and leisure destination. As a result of its ‘planned’ structure, Runcorn is unlike most British towns and cities, which typically grow organically over the course of centuries. By contrast, Runcorn New Town has kept its industrial, commercial and housing zones clearly distinct. The shopping and leisure district – in which H5 sits – forms the geographical centre, and it’s serviced by well-segregated roads, busways and pedestrian access. Dedicated parking areas provide direct, undercover It’s a design that has proven very effective, access to the shopping malls and other key and local retailers, restaurants and other buildings, so the pavements outside often seem businesses are generally faring very well. pleasantly quiet. Retail is big business in the town, and focal areas such as the nearby Trident Retail Park are a vital part of Runcorn’s success. BUT FOR ALL THAT, TOWN-CENTRE ACCOMMODATION IS VANISHINGLY SCARCE. Consequently, H5’s position, right at the heart of town, gives it an appeal like no other CREATIVE LIVING Next to the mall lies Trident Retail Park, H5 stands in the north-eastern corner of where shoppers can visit a selection of this retail district, in an area originally large stores and supermarkets, together designated for offices, the town police with a multiplex cinema, a gym and a station and library. It is home to children’s activity centre. solicitors’ practices, housing association offices and other commercial buildings, but H5 will stand alone as the first major IT’S SO EASY residential project in the zone. H5 sits within the urban centre, but it’s a centre that looks very different from most traditional British towns. Within a roughly square-shaped zone measuring 450m to a side, there are shops, offices, restaurants, a library and a cinema, but there is not a single house to be found. It is very much a commercial zone in which residential development has never played a part. At its centre sits Runcorn Shopping City, an expansive retail mall that was once the largest enclosed shopping centre in Europe. Boasting its own dedicated parking area, it’s host to a range of well-known brands, as well as banks and building societies, numerous cafes and a post office. In all, it comprises over 60 separate stores. CREATIVE LIVING H5’s exclusive position makes it appealing to anyone looking for conveniently situated accommodation and luxurious modern apartments. It’s a combination that cannot be found anywhere else nearby. OH SO HANDY HALTON LEA LIBRARY 0m 0m RUNCORN POLICE STATION RUNCORN SHOPPING CITY 100m 160m LIDL SUPERMARKET 160M ASDA SUPERMARKET 275m 350m TRIDENT RETAIL PARK CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY (MAIN ROAD) 400m 675m HALTON GENERAL HOSPITAL TOWN HALL 1.5km 2.6km RUNCORN OLD TOWN CREATIVE LIVING RUNCORN AND HALTON BOROUGH Runcorn is becoming an ever more attractive place to live and work. It’s in the unusual position of being part of Cheshire whilst also sitting within the A MAJOR PLAYER south-eastern quarter of the Liverpool City Region. It benefits from economic growth in both areas. It’s also a great base for commuters. It stands close to the southern shore of the River Mersey, and three bridges cross the river here, taking travellers into Liverpool, Widnes and Warrington. Runcorn’s important strategic location is further emphasised by its excellent rail and motorway links, and by its role as a port town on both the Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal. Unsurprisingly, Runcorn has given rise to a thriving logistics industry, and many important employers operate close by. As a major hub for the movement of goods and people, the town has attracted numerous major corporations, but it also benefits from being part of the Cheshire Science Corridor – a concentration of high-tech industries that runs from Ellesmere Port in the west to Daresbury and Warrington to the east. This is helping to create jobs and to raise average standards of living all along the Mersey estuary. CREATIVE LIVING H5 is uniquely positioned for access to local shopping and leisure facilities, but on-site parking and the building’s proximity to Runcorn’s central expressway make for quick and easy commutes to other destinations. NEAR AT HAND ON FOOT: RAIL: H5 is the only major residential Runcorn Railway Station is located development in the town centre in Old Town, approximately 3km to and all local amenities are located the north west. It can be reached within easy walking distance. From via a regular bus service from edge to edge, the central retail central New Town. From the zone measures only 450m, so station, services run to Liverpool everything from banks to bars, Lime Street, Birmingham New shops to cinemas can be reached Street, Chester, Wrexham and without the need for additional London Euston. transport. A second station, Runcorn East, stands 2km in the opposite BUSES AND COACHES: direction and hosts services by Only two bus stops are necessary Northern and Transport for Wales. in the town centre, thanks to Principal destinations include Runcorn’s unusual system of Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester roundabouts and one-way streets. Airport, Holyhead, Chester and Located on Halton Lea North and Leeds. Halton Lea South, the two stops serve all major destinations in the ROAD: area. They include stops for H5 is bounded by the central ring- services by Arriva, Network road, Northway and by West Lane, Warrington and Stagecoach. which runs through the centre of Departures from the North stop the retail district. Separate busways (just 50m from H5) include Palace and an absence of traffic lights help Fields, Murdishaw and Warrington. to minimise congestion, so it’s a Departures from the South stop short and easy journey (450m) to include, amongst others, Liverpool, the Central Expressway (A533). Chester, Warrington and Runcorn This runs north, over the new Old Town. Mersey Gateway Bridge to Liverpool, as well as south east towards Northwich. The nearest junction of the M56 motorway is • A CONVENIENT TOWN CENTRE LOCATION 3km to the south and, from here, • BUS STOPS JUST 50M FROM THE PROPERTY travellers can head west towards Chester and North Wales, or east • AN EXCELLENT PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM towards Manchester. • EASY ACCESS TO THE MAIN ARTERIAL ROAD NETWORK CREATIVE LIVING THE DEVELOPMENT PERFECT PLACES H5 is a unique residential development in the central retail district of Runcorn. It’s a multimillion-pound project that will see the creation of a number of one and two bedroom apartments due for completion with Phase 1 in Q4 2021 and Phase 2 in Q4 2022. CREATIVE LIVING CREATIVE LIVING CREATIVE LIVING Once H5 is complete, the building will be the only Led by the specialist developer Empire, the multi-storey residential block in the central retail remodelling scheme will see the creation of zone, and it will offer residents a rare opportunity completely new interior spaces, while the facades to live close to the town’s most exciting shopping will be enhanced by a new, secure entranceway, THE DEVELOPMENT and leisure amenities. lighting and glazing. Inside, the apartments will be fitted out to the latest standards for insulation, security and energy efficiency. Ideal for individuals, couples and young families, unit sizes will range between 38 and 88 square metres • One and two bedroom apartments • Set on five storeys • On site parking AT A GLANCE • Eligible for Help-to-Buy support • All properties backed by a 10-year warranty • Due for completion: Phase 1 Q4 2021/Phase 2 Q4 2022 CREATIVE LIVING THE APARTMENTS IDEAL SPACES The apartments at H5 have been designed with modern residents in mind.