Celebrity guest and BBC TV’s Antiques Expert, David Harper, was in town to cut the ribbon at Wheatley Place, a McCarthy Stone Retirement Living PLUS development on Stratford Road, in Birmingham.
Guests at the event, including homeowners from Wheatley Place and their friends and family, heard first-hand from David about his work as an antiques expert and had the opportunity to pose questions to him about his experiences and forthcoming projects. Attendees were also able to take a tour of the development while enjoying delicious refreshments, which provided guests with the opportunity to view Wheatley Place’s stunning show suite and enviable array of shared facilities.
Commenting on his visit, David said: “I was delighted to be invited to Wheatley Place for the Grand Opening. It was so wonderful to meet with all the homeowners and their guests, and an absolute joy to be a part of the celebrations here in Shirley.” Laura Pittaway, Divisional Marketing Manager at McCarthy Stone, commented: “The Opening of Wheatley Place was a fantastic occasion, and our guests thoroughly enjoyed meeting David and learning more about his fascinating career both on and off-screen.
“The event was a great success, and, on behalf of the team and our homeowners, we’d like to say a huge thank you to David for making it such a memorable experience for our guests. The community here is a lively and welcoming one, and there is still the opportunity for local retirees to find their dream home and make the most of their retirement years at Wheatley Place.
“We’d like to encourage anyone interested to get in touch with the team to find out more.” Wheatley Place comprises a host of stunning one and two-bedroom apartments for over 70s. Homeowners at the development can feel safe and secure with an Estate Manager on hand to take care of the day-to-day running of the development, while a 24-hour emergency call system provides added peace-of-mind.
A range of purchasing options are available at Wheatley Place to make retiring in style more accessible, such as the Shared Ownership scheme in partnership with Homes England, which allows you to enjoy the benefits of retirement living without committing to the full purchase price. For example, retirees can pay just 50% of the property value of an apartment at Wheatley Place, with new homes at the development available from just £117,000* with a monthly rent of just £269.
More than nine out of ten customers would recommend McCarthy Stone to a friend, ensuring it has received the full Five Star award for customer satisfaction from the Home Builders Federation. McCarthy Stone is the only UK housebuilder of any size or type to achieve this rating every year we have taken part in the survey.
