Retire to Southborough
Southborough offers a delightful mix of local shops, community services, rich culture and green spaces—creating a friendly, welcoming place for retirees.
Local retirees love:
- Amenities including independent boutiques and high street shops, convenience stores, a bakery, butchers and a weekly market.
- The modern Southborough Hub housing a library, café, community centre, council offices and a medical centre.
- Pubs, cafes and restaurants from vintage tea rooms to fine dining at Tallow.
- The many green spaces for sports and recreation, including Southborough Common’s 75 acres of meadows, cricket pitches and woodland.
- Community groups—from the Southborough Society to gardening, fitness and theatre clubs, as well as local events and festivals.
- Excellent transport links to Tunbridge Wells and around Kent.
3 retirement developments near Southborough
Southborough Gate | Tunbridge Wells
Retirement Living- Properties 4 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Rent from £1,850 pcm
The Dairy | Tunbridge Wells
Retirement Living PLUS- Properties 2 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Rent from £4,200 pcm
Tonbridge | Tonbridge
Retirement Living- Properties 36 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Purchase Properties at this development have not been released for sale yet. The listed prices are guide prices only. £350,000
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Homeowner testimonials: telling it like it is
We believe we create great places to live. Beautiful award-winning retirement apartments in brilliant locations with thoughtful, reassuring, services on tap and a thriving friendly community on the doorstep.
But what do people living in our communities think? We regularly ask for feedback on everything from the sales and moving in process to the lifestyle and services. Here’s what our homeowners have to say:
I chose renting because it gave me the flexibility to move straight away, without the hassle of having to sell a property later down the line. The Estate Manager, Rhona, is excellent. Her and the staff are wonderful and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Here, everything is done for me, which is a big relief!
Jean, Tenant at The Dairy, Tunbridge Wells
Browse by Retirement Living services
Our retirement developments offer differing amenities and assisted living services. Choose from two options to find your perfect fit.
Retirement Living
Low-maintenance independent living for people aged 60 and over, with a House Manager on-site and a friendly community on the doorstep.
Retirement Living PLUS
Independence combined with assisted living for people aged 70 and over, including an Estate Manager, on-site restaurant and optional personal care.
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