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1 Bedroom 75% Shared Ownership at Wheatley Place, Connaught Street, Shirley

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

560 sq ft

52 sq m

Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Key features

  • Modern Retirement Living Plus Development
  • Stylish Apartments Designed for Easier Living
  • Convenient Location in Shirley
  • Balconies or Patio Areas to Most Apartments
  • Spacious Roof Terrace & Bar
  • Outstanding Communal Facilities
  • 24/7 On-Site Manager
  • Bistro Service Freshly Made Meals
  • Parking Available
  • Well-Behaved Pets Are More Than Welcome

Description

Wheatley Place is a stylish Retirement Living Plus development offering 66 one and two-bedroom apartments in a peaceful residential area of Shirley, just one mile from the town centre. Residents enjoy independent living with the reassurance of 24/7 on-site staff, a 24-hour emergency call system, and tailored support services when needed. The development features outstanding communal facilities, including a roof terrace and bar, games room, exercise studio, and wellness suite. Weekly domestic support is included, while building and garden maintenance are taken care of. Well-behaved pets are welcome, creating a comfortable, secure, and sociable retirement community.

Details - 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, 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.

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. Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome!

The one bedroom apartments comprise of a spacious lounge/dining room with a door into the modern fitted kitchen. The double bedroom has a walk in wardrobe and completing the accommodation is the shower room.

* Photos are indicative only.

Retirement Living With A Big Plus - Our properties for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Shirley, West Midlands offer you the complete privacy of your own spacious apartment, but with a friendly community outside your front door – and assisted living services to support you too.

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

Pets - Pets are very much part of the family, which is why, with a few exceptions, we welcome well-behaved animals into our retirement developments - while being mindful of the needs of pet-free people living in our communities.
Homeowners are allowed to keep common domesticated household pets within their properties. Any cats kept must be domesticated indoor house cats only; outdoor or free-roaming cats are not permitted. However, under the terms of the lease, they must have written permission before the pet is allowed to move in. We always do our best to accommodate requests, but there are some pets which are not suitable, for example, venomous reptiles - for obvious reasons!

Homeowners are responsible for the care and wellbeing of their pet and must ensure that it does not foul or cause damage to any part of the development. The pet must also not cause any damage, injury, nuisance or annoyance to other homeowners or visitors. If these terms are broken, permission can be withdrawn.

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.

General Information - Planning Permission & Building Regulations: It is the responsibility of Purchasers to verify if any planning permission and building regulations were obtained and adhered to for any works carried out to the property.

Tenure: Leasehold with 999 year lease.

Service Charge: £720.19 per month (£8,642.28 per annum).

Broadband (Speeds): Upload 220Mbps Download 1800Mbps.

Mobile Services: EE - 86%, 3 - 84%, Vodafone - 77%, 02 - 75%.

Flood Risk Rating: Very low.

Conservation Area: No.

Covenants: N/A.

Services: All mains services are connected to the property. However, it is advised that you confirm this at point of offer.

Local Authority: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.

Council Tax Band: New build - band not yet available.

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Agents Note - Agents Note - We have not tested any of the electrical, central heating or sanitaryware appliances. Purchasers should make their own investigations as to the workings of the relevant items. Floor plans are for identification purposes only and not to scale. All room measurements and mileages quoted in these sales details are approximate. Subjective comments in these details imply the opinion of the selling agent at the time these details were prepared. Naturally, the opinions of purchasers may differ. These sales details are produced in good faith to offer a guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract or offer. We would advise that fixtures and fittings included within the sale are confirmed by the purchaser at the point of offer. Images used within these details are under copyright to DM & Co. Homes and under no circumstances are to be reproduced by a third party without prior permission.

Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) - In accordance with legal requirements, all purchasers must undergo anti-money laundering checks and provide verified identification. While we remain responsible for ensuring that all checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial verification is completed by a third-party provider, Creditsafe UK Limited.

These checks must be completed before a sale can be agreed and before a memorandum of sale can be issued. The associated fee is payable per person in advance and is non-refundable.

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Brochures

1 Bedroom Apt Wheatley Place Brochure.pdf
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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1 Bedroom 75% Shared Ownership at Wheatley Place, Connaught Street, Shirley

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£713
Property: £ 142,000
Deposit: £ 14,200
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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DM & Co. Homes is a multi award‑winning sales and lettings specialist proudly serving Solihull, Shirley, Knowle, Dorridge and the surrounding areas.

Recognised in the Best Estate Agency Guide since 2022, we deliver a fresh, dynamic and highly personal approach to property that is built around transparency, innovation and a genuine passion for helping people move.

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We believe an estate agency should be straightforward, honest and customer centered. Your move matters to us and our friendly, knowledgeable team is here with integrity and energy with which to guide and support you.

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