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Wheatley Place, Shirley - Patio
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Retirement properties in Shirley
In the heart of sought-after Shirley, Solihull, this stunning new Retirement Living PLUS development comprises of 66 one and two bedroom retirement apartments for sale – exclusive to the over 70s, alongside some outstanding communal facilities, including a wonderful roof terrace, games room, exercise studio and wellness suite/spa. Wheatley Place is located just a mile from Shirley’s thriving high street areas in a quiet residential neighbourhood. You’ll find post office, doctor's surgery, banks and building societies, as well as a host of shops, restaurants and pubs nearby, plus excellent transport links to central Birmingham and beyond.
Discover Retirement Living with a big PLUS
In these delightfully hassle-free and high-spec Retirement Living PLUS apartments, we’ll help you take care of the little things – as well as the bigger chores - so you can focus on doing what you love. You’d find all the benefits of a Retirement Living development but with thoughtful extra services that are there for you now, and in the future. This includes a friendly Manager onsite at all times and a chef run bistro, for when you don’t feel like cooking – or just fancy a barista-style coffee with a friend. There’s also an exercise studio for fitness classes, a games room for clubs, crafts and activities and a Wellness Suite/Spa for everything from beauty treatments and hairdressing to therapeutic massage. An hour’s domestic support every week is included – more if you want it, plus the option of tailored personal care on tap should you need it. Pets are welcome too!
Low maintenance and sociable
This Retirement Living development in Solihull is designed to encourage community feeling to flourish, while also allowing you to enjoy the complete privacy of your own spacious retirement apartment. You’ll find stylish communal spaces, including a luxurious lounge with free Wi-Fi, games room, exercise studio, bar and private dining room and a large, landscaped garden and roof terrace - ideal for meeting your friends, neighbours and family for a drink and a chat. There will also be a hotel-style guest suite as a convenient alternative when people come to stay. The communal facilities will become social hubs – a hive of informal gatherings and regular clubs, events and meet-ups to suit all sorts of interests. You’ll find things like film nights, pie and mash lunches, knitting clubs, cocktail evenings, music, yoga, birthday parties and even the odd fiesta.
Safe and secure
All our new retirement apartments are designed with intelligent ergonomics and Modern Methods of Construction to ensure they are a joy to live in. As well as being well-insulated, warm and energy-efficient, they have the latest safety and security features built in. You’ll benefit from a 24-hour emergency call system, fire detection and door camera entry, so you can see who it is before answering the door, as well as the reassurance of a manager onsite at all times.
Development Highlights
- Sought-after Solihull suburb location of Shirley with excellent local amenities
- Roof terrace and landscaped gardens for evening cocktails and lazy afternoons with friends
- On-site chef-run bistro with ever changing seasonal menus plus barista coffee and cake
- Communal lounge, bar and private dining room for parties, anniversaries, events and socialising
- Wellness suite/spa offering a regular barber, hairdresser, manicurist, beautician and massage
- Manager onsite 24/7, plus tailored domestic support and personal care on tap should you need it
- Exercise Studio with regular classes, for example, ballroom dancing, Tai Chi, yoga, ballet, circuits
- Games room for art and craft activities and clubs like photography, still life, needlework etc
Key Features
24/7 call system- Camera entry system
- Estates Manager
- Guest suite
- Communal lounge
- Car parking
- Landscaped gardens
- 24 hour staffing
- Pets allowed
Retirement Living at Wheatley Place
Watch a walkthrough video of Wheatley Place that brings the exterior and interior of this development to life
Interactive Site Plan
Our interactive site plan allows you to easily find available retirement properties. Click the tabs to view each floor. You'll see that one-bedroom homes are a pale green and two-bedroom homes are in blue. When you click on a property, you'll find out whether it is available for sale, rent or shared ownership, as well as pricing. Click on 'view property' to find out more. Retirement homes shown in burgundy are already reserved, sold or rented out, but may be available on our resales website.
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Occupancy options
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 31/08/2022
- Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
- Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
- Professional fees
- Maintenance of building and gardens
- Emergency call system
- Building insurance
- Income to guest suites and sundry income
- Development staff
- Future maintenance fund
- Restaurant
- Domestic assistance
What's not included?
- Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
- Home and contents insurance
- Council Tax
- Phone / broadband
- TV licence / TV service
* Reviewed annually
- You can enjoy the McCarthy Stone lifestyle without paying the full purchase price.
- Buying a percentage share of the property allows you to manage your finances to cater for possible future needs.
- If you buy 75% of the value of the property, there is no rent to pay on the outstanding share.
- If you buy 50% of the value of the property, you will pay rent on the outstanding share.
- You could claim up to £500 a year to help with essential repairs in the first 10 years.
With this scheme, you can purchase up to 75% of the value of your property - and if you own 75%, you won't pay any rent on the outstanding 25% share. If you purchase a lower share of the property, you will pay rent on the outstanding share. It provides a more affordable way to buy one of our retirement properties.
What is Shared Ownership and who are Homes England?
Is Shared Ownership available at all your locations?
Who will own the share of the property I don’t buy?
Do I need financial advice?
Will a financial review be needed?
What will it cost upfront?
You should plan for some one-off costs associated with your purchase, including, but not limited to the following:
• Reservation deposit (which is deducted from your final purchase)
• Solicitors Fees and disbursements
• Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in England.
Your solicitor will be able to tell you if the tax applies and how much it will be
• Estate Agent fees if selling a current property
Can I purchase a parking space?
What does the £500 essential repairs include?
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- 26 Oct19:00 - 21:00
Cocktail Evening
26th OctWheatley Place, Connaught Close, Stratford Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 4GZJoin us at Wheatley Place for our Cocktail Evening Event. Come along and have a cocktail (or 2!) in the homeowners lounge.
Our friendly sales team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have, plus is the perfect opportunity to take a tour of our beautiful development. Relax and experience the exceptional amenities and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.
Call 0800 201 4811 or click on the link below to book your place.
- 19 Nov to 23 Nov11:00 - 16:00
Open Week
19th NovWheatley Place, Connaught Close, Stratford Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 4GZWhether you’re familiar with our community in Shirley or haven’t yet discovered the benefits of living in one of our properties, join us at our Open Week and see how good life can be in a home designed around you.
You can meet our friendly homeowners, find out more from our helpful sales team or just relax and take a look around.
Call 0800 201 4811 or click on the link below to book your place today.
Offers Too Good To Miss
Part Exchange for a fast and hassle-free sale
With Part Exchange, we can act as a cash buyer for your home. There’s no estate agent fees, no viewings and no chains. Just a guaranteed sale at a great price - so you could be enjoying the McCarthy Stone lifestyle sooner.
To find out more please call 0800 201 4811.
There's always plenty of people about even if you're just going shopping.
Things to do in Shirley
With a wealth of amenities nearby, a local neighbourhood feel and the hustle and bustle of Birmingham within easy reach, Shirley offers both calm and convenience. A short bus ride away you'll find a small shopping centre that has all of your day-to-day needs covered, and within half a mile there's a large supermarket and a retail park. The retirement development has onsite parking, plus great transport links, with both Solihull and Widney Manor train stations less than 3 miles away.
You'll find various green spaces within easy reach of the development site. At the nearby Hillfield Park, take a stroll around the lake and explore the various walking trails. And you only have to travel a little further to reach Brueton Park, which borders the River Blythe and is home to a charming cafe and nature centre.
Shirley boasts a wealth of local golf clubs. Within a five-mile radius you'll at least five different clubs, all accepting both visitors and new members. With a floodlit driving range and tuition, Widney Manor Golf Club is a great place for beginners. Copt Heath Golf Club is a joy to play with its renowned deep bunkers and subtle greens and Robin Hood Golf Club now boasts some of the most challenging holes in the Midlands. Hollywood Golf Club has a history stretching back over 100 years and Fulford Heath Golf Club was designed by James Braid, the five times Open winner. Or for something a little different, why not head to the National Motorcycle Museum? It’s the largest motorcycle museum in the world.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Marks & Spencer 1.4 miles
- Sainsburys 1.3 miles
The development is conveniently located close to the Stratford Road, making it well situated for all of your local shopping needs. Plus, the Parkgate Shopping Centre is just 2 miles away.
You will also find three parks within 3 miles. They’re the perfect spot to enjoy the walking trails, ornamental gardens and lakes.
Transport links are good to Solihull and further afield. The train station is just over 2 miles away but you will also find many bus stops located along the Stratford Road.
Getting to Location
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The Team at Wheatley Place
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Useful Links
- Retirement Living or Retirement Living PLUS? Which development type is right for you?
- Cut the cost of living: Moving into our retirement properties can save you significant sums.
- Enjoy a stress free move: Our services include Part Exchange, free removals and decluttering.
- Should you buy, rent or part buy, part rent? Find a flexible option to suit your circumstances.
- Discover thoughtful services: From friendly managers to buzzing bistros and homeowner perks.
Please note that images are for illustrative purposes only. Images may include upgrades and optional extras which may be available for you to purchase at an additional cost. Please click here for further explanations. Floor plans and pricing are accurate at time of publication. Floor plans are for guidance purposes only and are subject to change. Prices may fluctuate depending on market conditions and availability.