Retirement properties in Hawkhurst

Hawkhurst has a wealth of amenities for a village of its size and the Highgate area has a thriving shopping scene with everything you could need.

• Groceries  
  As well as having local farm shops, butchers and bakeries nearby, from our retirement homes in Hawkhurst you’ll be able to do your food shop at major supermarkets like Tesco and Waitrose. 
• Shops
  Hawkhurst’s shopping area is housed in a quaint colonnaded parade that’s almost 200 years old. You’ll find gifts, clothing, antiques and more on Hawkhurst High Street.  
• Healthcare 
  The village has good access to healthcare, including Weald View Medical Practice, pharmacies, and dental practices. The nearby towns of Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone offer hospitals and specialist medical services. 

With four conservation areas in Hawkhurst and 200 listed buildings, there's plenty to explore.

• Local history - Hawkhurst is home to a number of beautiful landmarks, including the 13th-century St Laurence Church, and Bodiam Castle is just three miles away. It’s known for its iron industry which began in Roman times and continued until the 18th century.
• History-filled walking trails - 'A Walk in the Past' is a village trail ideal for all fitness levels. Or explore the 'Smugglers Trail' that stops at all the smuggling inns down to the coast. 
• Arts and culture - The picturesque Artichoke Gallery in Ticehurst has quarterly arts exhibitions. You can also visit the National Trust property, Bateman’s. Once home to Rudyard Kipling, it offers tranquil grounds with a working watermill. 

Hawkhurst is in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with rolling countryside and woodlands that are ideal for walking and cycling.

You’ll find a choice of golf courses at nearby Wadhurst or Tunbridge Wells, or you can try fishing at the nearby Darwell Reservoir in Mountfield, or at Bewl Water, the largest stretch of inland water in the South East of England.

You also have easy access to other towns, cities and the coast. The pretty historic town of Royal Tunbridge Wells is around a 20 minute drive, from our retirement property in Hawkhurst. London's Charing Cross is just over an hour away by train, while the seaside towns of Hastings and Eastbourne can be reached in under an hour. 

Hawkhurst’s excellent public transport links and easy access to main A-roads make it an ideal location for exploring Kent and the surrounding areas in retirement.

• By car 
  The A268 connects Hawkhurst to the surrounding towns, villages, and cities. London can be accessed from Hawkhurst via the A21 in just over one hour. 
• By bus 
  Arriva, Stagecoach, and Hams Travel services all run regularly from Hawkhurst to nearby locations such as Tunbridge Wells, Benenden, and Flimwell. 
• By rail 
  The closest railway stations to Hawkhurst are Etchingham, Stonegate, and Robertsbridge. 
• By air 
  London Gatwick is approximately 30 miles away making it simple to ‘lock up and leave’ for holidays abroad.