Wheatley Place, Shirley
Take a tour of our Shirley development
A suburb of Solihull lying 9 miles south east of Birmingham city centre, Shirley is a quiet residential neighbourhood with excellent shopping opportunities. Enjoy your independence in one of our development's beautifully designed apartments while receiving the support and care you need.
By retiring here to this Retirement Living PLUS development of over 65 apartments (both one- and two-beds available), you'll find yourself part of a bustling community. The warm and cosy lounge for socialising, along with the beautifully landscaped garden, will provide excellent spaces for socialising with your neighbours, family and friends. And there'll be a great-value on-site bistro for when you don't feel like cooking.
Day-to-day, the development will be overseen by the Estates Manager, and our team of trained staff will be there to ensure your safety, security and well-being. Flexible care packages mean you'll only pay for the care you need and use. And in case of emergencies, there'll be a team member always on site as well as a 24-hour call system.
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. Shirley's main high street area is also only a mile away, where you'll find a post office, a doctor's surgery, banks and building societies, as well as a host of shops, restaurants and pubs.
Along with resident's car parking, the site is served by great transport links, with both Solihull and Widney Manor train stations less than 3 miles away. And you'll also be in easy reach of the Midlands motorway network.A suburb of Solihull lying 9 miles south east of Birmingham city centre, Shirley is a quiet residential neighbourhood with excellent shopping opportunities. Enjoy your independence in one of our development's beautifully designed apartments while receiving the support and care you need.
Development Highlights
- Solihull suburb location with excellent local amenities
- Flexible care packages to suit your needs
- On-site Bistro with expert Chef
- Guest Suite
- Pets allowed
- Estate Manager overseeing development
Key Features
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Car parking
Site Plan
Living at Shirley
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Flexible Purchasing
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Rent
Enjoy all the benefits of a McCarthy & Stone retirement community without having to sell your property. You can move in quickly, knowing there’s long-term security with one of our Assured Tenancies and settle in to your new home with minimum fuss. A rent to buy option is also available, so you can really try the lifestyle before you buy.
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Buy
Purchase your new home outright and you'll enjoy continued ownership of your own property. Our Smooth Move and Part Exchange services are designed to help make your move even easier.
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Part buy, part rent
Enjoy the lifestyle without committing to the full purchase price, giving you more financial flexibility for the future.
Living in Shirley
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 offering 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. Having undergone considerable work, 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, five times Open winner.
And for something a little different, why not head to the National Motorcycle Museum. The largest motorcycle museum in the world, it displays machines of days gone by. Learn more about the development of motorcycles over the years and discover the golden years of the 1930s-1960s.
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, Shirley
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Our retirement communities are about enjoying life to the full, with company when you want it, help when you could use it, and even care when you need it. And you could be enjoying this new lifestyle sooner than you think, through our ‘We’ll Buy Your Property’ scheme.
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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.