Retirement Properties Spotlight in Frant

Frant is an attractive village and dates back over a thousand years. It is set high on a ridge in an area of special historic and architectural interest and its elevated position provides fine views over the Kentish Weald and north towards Tunbridge Wells. The name Frant is Anglo Saxon and means 'ferny heath' - an open natural space with trees. It is thought that in the thirteenth century King John used a hunting lodge here. In the early eighteenth century the village school was built and still flourishes today.

A short drive away is the elegant Georgian spa-town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. The town was founded in 1606 and was highly popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. It has a complete range of modern amenities including a large number of shops and restaurants and is set in the beautiful Kent countryside. Close to the main shopping area is the famous colonnaded walkway known as the Pantiles. It owes its name to its original square clay tiled pavement which once covered the walks of the promenade. The area houses an excellent selection of interesting shops and pavement cafes, providing a delightful setting for outdoor activities and festivals. The town and surrounding area also offers a wide range of facilities for sport and leisure to suit most needs.