Wheatley Place
Connaught Close, Stratford Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 4GZ
Reserve a property at this development between 1st March 2025 and 31st May 2025 and we’ll pay your stamp duty* - so you can spend your summer making the most of the landscaped gardens from a home designed around you.
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- Retirement Living PLUS
Over 70s retirement property for sale and Shared Ownership in Shirley, West Midlands
Call 0800 201 4811 now or sign up for updates to find out more about these superb new retirement homes in Shirley, West Midlands.
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
Our property for sale and Shared Ownership in Shirley, West Midlands gives you the complete privacy of your own spacious apartment, but with a friendly community on the doorstep. All these retirement homes are cleverly designed with smart yet stylish features, like easy turn taps, to make life easier now and in the future. Low maintenance, warm and elegant, with the latest security and safety features built in, most of our homeowners enjoy cheaper bills too.
Assisted living to make life easier
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’ll enjoy beautiful communal spaces, including the well-appointed lounge with free Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and visual system, a subsidised restaurant and a landscaped garden with seating. Our communal facilities are social hubs with a packed calendar of (entirely optional) events, clubs and parties.
There’s a friendly manager on-site 24/7, an hour’s domestic support each week is included – more if you want it, plus the option of tailored personal care should you need it. Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome too!
Key development information
Wheatley Place
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30am to 5:00pm
Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent. If 75% is purchased then there is zero rent to pay
- 1 bed from £112,500/£258 pcm
- 2 beds from £145,000/£333 pcm
Purchase
- 1 bed from £199,995
- 2 beds from £299,995
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 Key Features for Wheatley Place
- 24/7 call system
- Camera entry system
- Estates Manager
- Guest suite
- Communal lounge
- Car parking
- Landscaped gardens
- 24 hour staffing
- Pets allowed
- Lifts to all floors
- Lounge Wi-Fi access
Useful documents
Additional brochures available for instant PDF download
Your local amenities at Wheatley Place
Connaught Close, Stratford Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 4GZ
- Bus stop 0.07 miles
- Solihull Retail Park 0.4 miles
- Sainsburys 0.4 miles
- Coffee Shop 0.5 miles
- Miller & Carter - Steakhouse 0.6 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
If you are using a Sat Nav system you may need the full address of this development. The postcode may be newly created by Royal Mail and may not be accurate for some months.
Retirement living in Solihull
Affluent Solihull is consistently voted one of the top places to live in the UK and it’s not hard to understand why. The town is the perfect mix of quaint and contemporary. Its historic architecture includes timber-framed Tudor houses and the town is surrounded by lush rolling countryside. But is also a buzzing cultural hub, with an incredible range of shopping, bars, restaurants, arts and entertainment to enjoy. No wonder it’s a popular place for retirement living.
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These properties are available for sale and Shared Ownership
We’ve flexible options to suit your lifestyles and financial circumstances. Your friendly Sales Consultant can help you choose the right one for you, so you can start planning life in your lovely new home.
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 31/08/2022
You can buy part of your home and pay rent on the rest, so you can move in and enjoy the benefits of the McCarthy Stone lifestyle without committing to outright purchase. The Shared Ownership scheme is run in conjunction with Homes England, our government approved partner.
- 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.
McCarthy Stone’s Older Persons Shared Ownership is run in partnership with Homes England and is ideal for those who want to enjoy the McCarthy Stone lifestyle without paying the full purchase price. OPSO means you can purchase a share of 75% or 50% of the overall property value.
- If you choose to buy 75% of the property, you won’t have to pay rent on the outstanding share.
- If you buy a 50% share you’ll pay an affordable monthly rent on the remaining 50%. It is only available on select properties.
To qualify for Older Person’s Shared Ownership, you need to be 55 or older. Additionally, there will be age criteria for the McCarthy Stone retirement development you want to buy in (usually over 60 for for Retirement Living and over 70 for Retirement Living PLUS). Apart from that, the main criteria is that you must own only one property and have a household income of less than £80,000 (£90,000 in London).
No. We offer a wide selection of Older Persons Shared Ownership properties across England. However, not every McCarthy Stone development offers Older Persons Shared Ownership and not all properties at every development are eligible. If you want to know whether a specific development has Shared Ownership available you can message us online or call our friendly Sales Consultants on 0800 201 4811.
McCarthy & Stone (Shared Ownership) Limited will become your landlord on the share you don't own.
Before entering into an Older Persons Shared Ownership agreement we recommend that you obtain independent financial advice so you know what your new home will cost and that you can afford it.
If you'd like to take up our Shared Ownership offer, we require you to have a financial assessment with an Independent Advisor. This is to make sure you can afford the ongoing costs now and if your circumstances change. We will put you in contact with an advisor who has experience of Shared Ownership schemes and can assess your eligibility.
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
On-site car parking and disabled parking for homeowners and guests is usually available but varies depending on the individual retirement village or development.
Any questions about parking? Call 0800 201 4811 or contact us online.
With Older Persons Shared Ownership you are eligible to claim up to £500 a year to help with essential repairs for ten years. This covers items in the home that supply water and electricity such as basins, baths, toilets and also cables, but not fixtures, or appliances such as ovens or washing machines. Pipes and drainage items for heating and hot water are also included. Find out more about Older Persons Shared Ownership.
You can buy properties on this development. If you’d like to own your retirement property, we can help make the move as stress-free as possible, including support with packing and removals. If you have a home to sell, we can even act as a cash buyer, so you’ll avoid chains and estate agent fees.
That depends on your individual circumstances, but in many cases, service charges are lower than like-for-like costs in a previous property. Our research shows you could save over £2,300 a year on household bills in a McCarthy Stone retirement apartment when compared to a typical home*. Read about how we can save money on your cost of living.
Call 0800 201 4811 or contact us online to find out more about our service charges.
*Typical net saving when running a McCarthy Stone Retirement Living apartment when compared to the cost of running a typical home is £2,312 per year. Source: Internal research carried out by McCarthy Stone, 2022. Based on information from Address Intelligence using a combination of census, EPC, and planning permission.
Usually people take between 12 to 16 weeks to complete the purchase of their new retirement home, but we will try and be as flexible as possible to suit your individual circumstances.
Once you’ve reserved your retirement property, it’s likely you’ll need to sell your current home. Part exchange means we’ll buy the property from you making the process quicker and easier.
Our Part Exchange offer includes:
- Certainty: relax in the knowledge that you’ll move in on a set date and that the sale price is fixed.
- Convenience: enjoy a stress-free way to sell your home without redecorating or having to prepare your home for viewings.
- Access: to your sold property for up to two weeks after completion.
- Financial benefits: there is no need to pay for estate agent fees and we’ll provide up to £1,000 towards solicitor fees*.
- A smooth move: our part exchange offer includes a free specialist removals service
Part Exchange in just 3 simple steps:
- Valuation:
Three independent local estate agents and a surveyor will value your property. - Offer:
You’ll receive an offer from us based on these valuations. There’s no obligation to accept, and you may get a higher price on the open market. It’s up to you whether the benefits of part exchange outweigh this. - Sold:
Should you accept this offer, we’ll work with your legal representatives to finalise the contracts — and even contribute £1,000 towards your solicitor fees*.
*T&Cs apply. Read the full T&Cs.
We have an expert resales team for people selling our retirement properties, with an extensive database of customers waiting to move in. This helps us to sell faster and at a better price than traditional estate agents. On average the McCarthy Stone Resales team achieve a net price increase on the retirement properties they sell. For example, for properties bought new in the last three years and since resold, the net increase averages 6%. View resale retirement homes.
How much is the service charge?
- 1 bedroom apartment £164.45 per week reviewed annually
- 2 bedroom apartment £214.05 per week reviewed annually
Examples show prices available at this development
We don't make a penny from our service charges
Your service charge covers the services and amenities you enjoy at this development for a safe, comfortable, sociable and happy retirement. It includes things like wages for your on-site team, security systems and keeping communal spaces and gardens spick and span—and it’s all provided at cost price.
What is included in the service charge
- 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 from Guest Suite and sundry income
- Development staff
- Future maintenance fund
- Restaurant
- Domestic assistance
Key features of our retirement properties
Contemporary spaces
With stylish fitted kitchens, bright spacious living rooms and attractive modern bathrooms.
Ergonomic design
Our properties are packed with clever, and subtle, design features to make life easier as we age.
Safety and security
Including 24-hour emergency call out, fire detection, intruder alerts and door camera entry.
Energy efficient
Well-insulated and warm so you can stay cosy whatever the weather and save on bills too.
Frequently asked questions
Find out more with our FAQs. Still got a question? Call our friendly team on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online.
The Service Charge covers the services you enjoy at your Retirement Living PLUS development, including the wages for the Managers (on-site 24/7), Chef and support staff, heating, lighting and the maintenance of the shared areas, for instance:
- gardening and external maintenance
- external window cleaning
- lift maintenance
- keeping the lounge warm, clean and paying for Wi-Fi, electricity etc.
- keeping the guest suite in tip top condition
- subsidising the meals in the bistro
We don’t make a penny from the Service Charge. Find out more about our Service Charges.
Our Retirement Living PLUS communities offer elegant low maintenance apartments exclusive to the over 70’s. You’ll benefit from a friendly manager to keep everything running smoothly, access to communal areas like lovely sociable lounges and large attractive gardens with seating, as well as a hotel-style guest suite for hassle-free hosting. Find out more about our Retirement Living PLUS developments.
This varies by development, but most offer a limited number of parking spaces to buy, as well as disabled parking spaces and guest parking. Some developments have EV (electric vehicle) charging points too. Call our friendly team on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online to get the specific details for this development.
While our retirement properties are not fully adapted to wheelchair users, they are designed to be fully accessible for both walkers and wheelchairs, with wider doors, corridors and easy to navigate shared spaces. Our bathrooms are specially designed to be easy to adapt and all of our apartment buildings have lifts.
Yes, most of our retirement developments welcome well-behaved pets and our retirement rentals are mostly pet friendly too. Read our pet policy or call the team on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online to get the specific details for this development.
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Meet the team at Wheatley Place
Lara
Our consultants will help you to find your perfect home whatever your budget and can support you in every step of your move.
Lisa
We’ve managers on-site 24/7 to ensure communal areas and gardens are well maintained, services are delivered—and for your peace of mind.
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What's on at Wheatley Place
Gardening Club
At developmentJoin the green fingered gang and get planting in the communal beds.
Local Pub
In local communityThere’s a popular pub nearby with a menu packed with British classics.
Local Restaurants
In local communityYou’ll find a range of eating places to suit all tastes close to this development.
Shopping Centre
In local communityThis community is close to big brand and independent shops.
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Join us for our upcoming events
Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.
To book your place call 0800 201 4811 or
Book onlineWelcome Wednesday
Join us and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and light refreshments in the Homeowners Lounge.
You’ll meet our friendly team and have the opportunity to chat to some of the homeowners who already call Wheatley Place home.
Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show properties and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.
Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.
To book your place call 0800 201 4811 or
Book onlineVisit Our Open Event
Join us for an exclusive Open Event and experience firsthand the community spirit that makes Wheatley Place so special.
Whether you’re just starting to explore your next move or have already fallen in love with one of our stunning homes, this is the perfect opportunity to see what life could be like.
Chat with our welcoming homeowners, explore our beautifully designed properties, and see for yourself why so many say, “I only wish I’d moved sooner.”
To book your place call 0800 201 4811 or
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Beat Stamp Duty rises
Reserve a property at this development between 1st March 2025 and 31st May 2025 and we’ll pay your stamp duty* - so you can spend your summer making the most of the landscaped gardens from a home designed around you.
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 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.
Smooth Move
Nobody expects moving home to be easy, but we’re here to help you every step of the way; from the moment you make a reservation, through to the day you move in. Our Smooth Move service ensures everything goes like clockwork, which includes helping with the cost*.
To find our more please call 0800 201 4811.
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