2 Bedroom Apartments at Wheatley Place, Connaught Street, Shirley

Available Immediately On An Unfurnished Basis, This Spacious Two-Bedroom Retirement Apartment At Prestigious Wheatley Place Offers Independent Living With Exceptional Communal Facilities In The Heart Of Shirley.

Property Details - Available immediately on an unfurnished basis, this superb two-bedroom retirement apartment is situated on the second floor of the prestigious Wheatley Place development by McCarthy & Stone, in the heart of sought-after Shirley, Solihull.

Exclusively for the over-60s, Wheatley Place offers a welcoming community with the perfect balance of independence, comfort and peace of mind. Residents can enjoy an exceptional range of communal facilities, including a stunning roof terrace, residents' lounge, games room, exercise studio and wellness suite, all within a beautifully maintained development. Ideally located just one mile from Shirley's vibrant high street, the development is within easy reach of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, medical facilities and excellent transport links to Solihull, Birmingham and beyond.

The apartment offers spacious, thoughtfully designed accommodation comprising a welcoming entrance hall with a useful storage cupboard and guest WC, a bright and generous lounge/dining room with access to a private balcony, and a contemporary fitted kitchen. There are two double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from a walk-in wardrobe, together with a modern shower room.

Designed to provide comfortable, low-maintenance living, the apartment is energy efficient and incorporates a range of modern safety and security features. Residents' parking is available, and well-behaved pets are welcome, subject to the development's terms.

Offered on a flexible assured periodic tenancy, this home provides the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of a professionally managed retirement community, with the freedom to rent for as long as you wish and without the responsibilities of property maintenance.

Reservation deposit - £150.00
This is a deposit payable to reserve a property. Once the tenancy has been agreed, your reservation deposit will be offset against the first month’s rent. Note this will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and/or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Security deposit - £3986.54
Equivalent to 5 weeks rent of the apartment only, excludes any parking space rent

Please note: Photographs are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the exact apartment available.

Location - 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.

Development Benefits - * Friendly on-site manager 24/7
* Domestic support - one hour of cleaning (or similar) per week is included with additional cleaning and laundry services available
* Low maintenance - gardening and window cleaning are taken care of
* Apartments are cleverly designed with smart yet stylish features
* Tailored lifestyle support - if you need a helping hand now or in the future, you can get support with personal grooming, shopping, convalescence and more
* Sociable - full independence in your own home, with your own front door, a welcoming community and lots of activities
* Pets are welcome
* Spacious roof terrace and bar

Material Information - Percentage of Mobile Coverage In Your Area -
EE - 86%
Vodafone - 77%
3 - 84%
O2 - 75%

Broadband Availability -
Openreach, Virgin Media & City Fibre
Broadband Type
Standard7 Mbps (Highest available download speed) 0.8 Mbps (Highest available upload speed)
Superfast73 Mbps (Highest available download speed)20 MbpsGood (Highest available upload speed)
Ultrafast 1800 Mbps (Highest available download speed)220 MbpsGood (Highest available upload speed)

Low Flood Risk