Southborough Gate

Pinewood Gardens Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0FN

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Retirement Living

Over 60s retirement property for rent in Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Call 0800 201 4811 now or sign up for updates to find out more about these superb new retirement homes in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

Located in the heart of Southborough, this stylish retirement development offers an ideal option for those over 60. Enjoy all of the facilities on offer, including a welcoming communal lounge, beautiful landscaped gardens, and a hotel-style guest suite for visiting family and friends to enjoy.

The development is conveniently located just 100 yards from the local amenities, which include a variety of shops, a convenience store, Post Office, library, butchers and allotments. 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.

Easy independent living for the over 60s

All our retirement property for rent in Tunbridge Wells is 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 too.

Many of these retirement apartments have either private patios or balconies. All offer access to attractive communal spaces including the fabulous lounge with Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and video system plus a gorgeous garden area with seating. You’re looked after by the friendly on-site manager and these shared spaces are filled with (entirely optional) events, parties and clubs.

What’s more, you can book the hotel-style guest suite to effortlessly host visitors in style—you can also holiday in our network of guest suites! Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome too.

Key development information

Southborough Gate

Pinewood Gardens Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0FN View on map

Opening hours: By Appointment Only

0800 201 4811

Rent

1 bed from £2,255 pcm
2 beds from £2,845 pcm

Our service charge explained

Development highlights

Tesco Express nearby
Rent for a flexible option
Club lounge to socialise in
Fully maintained landscaped gardens
Dedicated Concierge
Welcoming community

Key Features Key Features for Southborough Gate

Cycle store
Camera entry system
Communal lounge
Landscaped gardens
House Manager
Guest suite
24/7 call system
Close to amenities
Low maintenance
Balconies

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Additional brochures available for instant PDF download

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Your local amenities at Southborough Gate Southborough Gate

Pinewood Gardens Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0FN

Bus stop
Butchers
Dentist
Doctors
Library
Pharmacy
Church
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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.

Retirement living in Tunbridge Wells

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.

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Support and advice

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Try before you buy

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A smooth move

Help with decluttering, packing, moving and the finances too.

Part exchange

The choice of a guaranteed sale and faster, easier move.

Services covered

Did you know we don't make a penny from the monthly service charge?

Pets are welcome

Pet friendly retirement homes - that's true for our rentals too.

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These properties are available for rent

Our retirement rentals give you a quick, easy and stress-free way to enjoy life in our friendly communities—and service charge is included in the monthly rental price.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2019

You can rent a retirement home on this development. Renting is an easy, flexible and quick way to enjoy life in a McCarthy Stone community. Did you know? No service charge is payable when you rent.

Reservation deposit* £500.00

* To be offset against your initial payment and fully refundable should your tenancy not proceed

Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
Maintenance of building and gardens
Building insurance
Development staff
Future maintenance fund
Professional fees
Emergency call system
Income from Guest Suite and sundry income

What's not included?

Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
Home and contents insurance
Council tax
Phone / Broadband
TV licence / TV service

Assured Tenancy means that you agree to rent the property for a minimum term of 12 months, but after that you can leave at any time as long as you give two months written notice. We can’t ask you to leave unless you have broken the terms of the agreement.

We’ll ask you to complete a Rental Application Pack and an Income and Expenditure form to get the information we need to do standard background checks. You’ll be asked for proof of income, savings and/or pensions, along with copies of your last three months’ bank statements. You’ll be asked to provide identification documentation that complies with the latest Government Right to Rent regulations – our sales consultants will talk you through what you need.

Yes, you will need to pay a small refundable reservation deposit to reserve the property. You will also have to pay a security deposit equivalent to five weeks rent when you move in.

Before you can move into your property, you will need to pay the first month’s rent together with your security deposit, minus the reservation deposit you’ve already paid.

The security deposit is equivalent to five weeks rent. Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you know the exact amount you need to pay in plenty of time.

McCarthy Stone is part of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, membership number G10625. Download the Tenancy Deposit Scheme leaflet.

All rental payments are due on the 1st of each month and must be paid by direct debit. Your rent includes all of the development’s service charges, ground rents and property maintenance.

How much is the service charge?

Renting? You don't pay service charges

Examples show prices available at this development

We don't make a penny from our service charges

Your service charge covers the services and amenities you enjoy at this development for a safe, comfortable, sociable and happy retirement. It includes things like wages for your on-site team, security systems and keeping communal spaces and gardens spick and span—and it’s all provided at cost price.

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What is included in the service charge

Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
Maintenance of building and gardens
Building insurance
Development staff
Future maintenance fund
Professional fees
Emergency call system
Income from Guest Suite and sundry income

Contemporary spaces

With stylish fitted kitchens, bright spacious living rooms and attractive modern bathrooms.

Ergonomic design

Our properties are packed with clever, and subtle, design features to make life easier as we age.

Safety and security

Including 24-hour emergency call out, fire detection, intruder alerts and door camera entry.

Energy efficient

Well-insulated and warm so you can stay cosy whatever the weather and save on bills too.

The Service Charge covers the services you enjoy at your Retirement Living development, including the House Manager’s wages, heating, lighting and the maintenance of the shared areas, for instance:

gardening and external maintenance
external window cleaning
lift maintenance
keeping the lounge warm, clean and paying for Wi-Fi, electricity etc.
keeping the guest suite in tip top condition

We don’t make a penny from the Service Charge. Find out more about our Service Charges.

Our Retirement Living communities offer elegant low maintenance apartments exclusive to the over 60’s. You’ll benefit from a friendly manager to keep everything running smoothly, access to communal areas like lovely sociable lounges and large attractive gardens with seating, as well as a hotel-style guest suite for hassle-free hosting. Find out more about our Retirement Living developments.

This varies by development, but most offer a limited number of parking spaces to buy, as well as disabled parking spaces and guest parking. Some developments have EV (electric vehicle) charging points too. Call our friendly team on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online to get the specific details for this development.

While our retirement properties are not fully adapted to wheelchair users, they are designed to be fully accessible for both walkers and wheelchairs, with wider doors, corridors and easy to navigate shared spaces. Our bathrooms are specially designed to be easy to adapt and all of our apartment buildings have lifts.

Yes, most of our retirement developments welcome well-behaved pets and our retirement rentals are mostly pet friendly too. Read our pet policy or call the team on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online to get the specific details for this development.

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Sales

Our consultants will help you to find your perfect home whatever your budget and can support you in every step of your move.

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News & community

Local Retirees Enjoy Seasonal Treats at Southborough Gate

Residents and staff in Pinewood Gardens invited local people to join them for an afternoon of tasting seasonal food & treats. Learn more about Southborough Gate

News & community

Retirees in Southborough enjoy an afternoon of cheese and wine tasting at Southborough Gate

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Library

In local community

We’re close to a library offering community facilities and clubs/events.

Nature Walks

In local community

This development is ideally placed for walking trails and nature spotting.

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Local Restaurants

In local community

You’ll find a range of eating places to suit all tastes close to this development.

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Theatre

In local community

The local theatre provides a popular night out for our homeowners.

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I feel so much more liberated now that I don’t have the constant worry and stress of all the little jobs and work that needed doing to the house. Now it’s all done for me and I have the real gift of having my time back to focus on myself and my family.

Mr Nicholson, McCarthy Stone Homeowner

Welcome Wednesday

You’ll meet our friendly team and have the opportunity to chat to some of the homeowners who already call Medford House home.

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Next event 23^rd Apr 10:30 - 12:00 Every Fortnight until 25^th Mar 2026

6-12 Woodcote Valley Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 3EQ

Join us and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and light refreshments in the Homeowners Lounge.

You’ll meet our friendly team and have the opportunity to chat to some of the homeowners who already call Medford House home.

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Welcome Wednesday

You’ll meet our friendly team and have the opportunity to chat to some of the homeowners who already call Weavers House home.

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Next event 23^rd Apr 10:30 - 12:00 Every Wednesday until 25^th Mar 2026

Highgate Hill, Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 4FH

Join us and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and light refreshments in the Homeowners Lounge.

You’ll meet our friendly team and have the opportunity to chat to some of the homeowners who already call Weavers House home.

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Join us for our Easter Open Afternoon

Meet some of our homeowners who would be delighted to tell you more about the life and community at Weavers House and show you around. Join us in the lounge and garden, for a delicious spread of hot cross buns, easter treats and refreshing drinks.

We look forward to showing you how beautiful our new spaces and stunning garden really are.

Friends and family are welcome.

25^th Apr 11:00 - 13:00

Highgate Hill, Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 4FH

Over Easter we are launching our newly and beautifully refurbished show apartments. Come to our Open Afternoon and be the first to take a tour of these elegantly designed, one and two bedroom apartments.

We look forward to showing you how beautiful our new spaces and stunning garden really are.

Friends and family are welcome.

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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.

Southborough Gate

Over 60s retirement property for rent in Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Key development information

Southborough Gate

Rent

Development highlights

Key Features Key Features for Southborough Gate

Useful documents

Additional brochures available for instant PDF download

Your local amenities at Southborough Gate Southborough Gate

Retirement living in Tunbridge Wells

We're here to help every step of the way

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