Located in the desirable town of Southborough, homeowners will become part of a close-knit community, exclusively for the over 60s. Homeowners at the Southborough Retirement Living development will enjoy access to all the facilities, including the sociable club lounge, the landscaped gardens, and the additional feature of the guest suite, which is available for overnight visitors to use for a small fee.
The development is conveniently located just 100 yards from the local amenities, which include a variety of shops, a convenience store, Post Office, library, cafes and restaurants. There is plenty of open green space close to the development including parklands, wooded areas and walking paths.
Southborough Gate has been tastefully designed to reflect the local architecture, including tile hanging, hipped and gable roofs, and simple outdoor canopies. There will also be a drop off/pick up area at the entrance for ease of access.
Southborough Gate benefits from modern security, with a camera entry system, burglar alarms in every apartment, and an on-site House Manager during office hours. The safety of all homeowners is also ensured with smoke detectors in all properties and communal areas, and a 24-hour emergency call system in every apartment. A lift to all floors provides easy access for homeowners. Every high-quality apartment is fitted with double glazed windows for warmth and energy efficiency. Plus, selected two bedroom apartments feature a study.
Now there are even more ways to make your dream move to retirement at Southborough Gate. As well as buying an apartment outright, we now offer Rental options and Part Rent, Part Buy options. Contact us today to find out more.
Development Highlights
- Local amenities including butchers and allotments
- A quiet residential setting
- Club lounge to socialise in
- Fully maintained landscaped gardens
- Dedicated Concierge during work hours
- Design reflecting local architecture
Key Features
- Available to buy now
- Cycle store
- Camera entry system
- Communal lounge
- Car parking
- Landscaped gardens
- Courtyard
- House Manager
- Guest parking
Virtual Tours
See for yourself what Southborough Gate has to offer with virtual tours of our one bedroom apartment, two bedroom apartment and Communal lounge. To get the best experience click the full screen icon with the four arrows below in the bottom left menu bar.
Interactive Site Plan
Our interactive site plan allows you to explore the properties on this retirement development. Click on the arrows to switch between floors. Properties in green are available and those in red are already reserved, sold or rented out. When you click on an available property you can see information about the sales and rental prices (all rental prices include service charges and ground rent). From there you can click through to the property page to get the full details.
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What you can expect to pay
Did you know? Our retirement rental prices include service charge and ground rent.
Take a look through our Retirement Living service charge costs.
Each year, we help residents set the budget that they need for retirement. Although we cannot guarantee that our Retirement Living service charges will remain the same for year to year, our many statutory safeguards will remain in place, to ensure that your opinions are recognised and acknowledged when defining budgets.
*Please note that not all the listed costs below apply for our Retirement Living properties. Also, our charges are calculated on an average sized development. You can find more information on our service charges here and for full details on a specific development please speak to your sales consultant.
Estimated total Service Charge and Ground Rent Charge per week:
2 Bedroom | |
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Service Charge | £55.41 |
Ground Rent | £9.49 |
Total | £64.90 |
Living at Southborough Gate

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Flexible Purchasing
Rent
Renting a retirement home is an easy, flexible and quick way to enjoy life in a McCarthy Stone community. While for some it’s a chance to ‘try before you buy’, you’ll benefit from long term security too. Did you know? Our retirement rental prices include service charge and ground rent. Find out more.
Buy
If you’d like to own your retirement property outright, we can make the move as stress-free as possible, including support with packing and removals. If you have a home to sell, we can even act as a cash buyer, so you’ll avoid chains and estate agent fees.
Part buy, part rent
Get the best of both worlds with Part buy, part rent. It’s an affordable way to enjoy all the benefits of our retirement apartments without committing to the full purchase price. If you want more financial flexibility, it could be the right option for you. Find out more.
Living in Southborough
Southborough is a pleasant residential town surrounded by the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is well situated, with Tonbridge 3.3 miles to the north, and Royal Tunbridge Wells 2 miles to the south. Both are easily accessible by bus. The nearest train station is 1.2 miles away in High Brooms, which connects to Tunbridge Wells, London, Tonbridge, Seven Oaks and Hastings.
London Road is the main high street in Southborough, which is where residents will find all the local amenities like a Tesco Express, Post Office, The Royal Victoria Hall, and a wide choice of cafes and restaurants. Southfields Park is only 0.6 miles from the proposed Retirement Living development, with open spaces and mature trees. St Andrews Medical Centre is located in St Andrews Close, opposite the proposed development site.
Planning permission has been granted for 'Southborough Hub' which is due to complete in early 2021. The Hub is located a short distance from Southborough Gate and will include a community complex, theatre, library, cafe, sports pavilion and open spaces for public use.
The close proximity to High Weald AONB means homeowners can enjoy all that this stunning countryside has to offer. From historic attractions like castles and stately homes, to picturesque lakes, woodlands and gardens, there's something to suit everyone. The area is perhaps most famous for the sandstone rock formations of Wellington Rocks and High Rocks. Royal Tunbridge Wells is easily accessible from the Retirement Living development, and has a vast array of attractions, from shops, restaurants and cafes, to theatres, museums and art galleries.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Bus stop
- Butchers
- Dentist
- Doctors
- Library
- Pharmacy
- Church
- Church
- Post Office
- Bakery
- Convenience store
Located in the heart of this rural town, the development has a Tesco Express on its doorstep and is just 0.7 miles away from a range of shops, pubs and the local Post Office.
Sports enthusiasts will find Southborough Common 0.5 miles away. There are also two golf clubs within 4 miles and a bowling club in 2 miles.
Getting to Location
If you are using a Sat Nav system please use the following postcode: TN4 0NP. The postcode for Southborough Gate is newly created by Royal Mail and may not be accurate for some months.
The Team at Southborough Gate

Offers Too Good To Miss
Find your happy place, with our two fantastic offers
Move for free
If you decide to purchase your new home, you could save an average of £16,471 on your moving costs. That’s because with our new Move for Free offer, we'll pay your estate agent, removals and legal fees* Combine this with the temporary holiday on Stamp Duty, LBTT and LTT† and it makes this the ideal time to move. *Ts&Cs apply.†The holiday applies to the first £500k of property sales in England and the first £250k of property sales in Scotland and Wales, from now until the 31st March 2021.
One month's rent free
And if you would prefer to rent, we can either offer you one month's rent free or free removals** on selected properties. **Ts&Cs apply.To find our more please call 0800 201 4811.Service Charge Paid
Right now we’re offering to pay up to 100% of your service charge for up to 3 years on selected properties. This offer is for a limited time only, so call today for more information.
For more information, please call us today on 0800 201 4811.
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Please note that images are for illustrative purposes only. Images may include upgrades and optional extras which may be available for you to purchase at an additional cost. Please click here for further explanations. Floor plans and pricing are accurate at time of publication. Floor plans are for guidance purposes only and are subject to change. Prices may fluctuate depending on market conditions and availability.