Aerial view of a planned residential area nestled within green surroundings. Rows of homes with brick facades and pitched roofs form an orderly neighborhood layout, bordered on the left by a sprawling golf course with manicured fairways and greens. A small pond, encircled by trees and vegetation, anchors the bottom centre of the image. The top of the frame reveals additional housing, open fields, and woodland, reflecting a seamless blend of built environment and nature.
CGI of a modern residential courtyard featuring low-rise buildings with a mix of brick and white facades. The central landscaped area includes young trees, flowering plants, and pedestrian walkways. A few people are visible walking and talking, while cars are parked around the perimeter. The sky is partly cloudy, suggesting a pleasant, mild day.
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Little Mount Lake

  • Frant, Kent
  • 146 specialist homes
  • Apartments & cottages
  • Inspired Villages

Little Mount Lake is Inspired Village's new retirement community in Frant, East Sussex. It will deliver 146 specialist homes for over 65s in the form of apartments and cottages, whose design will draw reference from the surrounding architectural styles found within Wealden, nearby Tunbridge Wells and wider East Sussex.

The site will also offer fantastic communal facilities such as a café and wellness centre (comprising a gym, swimming pool and a fitness suite) that will be available for the use of both village residents and the surrounding community. A clinical space will also be provided and offered to the local NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) open to both residents and the local community.

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CGI of a well-kept residential street with modern brick and white houses, landscaped front gardens, and a few parked cars. People walk along the wide sidewalk, framed by flowering plants and greenery, suggesting a peaceful, community-oriented atmosphere.

Find your new home

Little Mount Lake is coming to the Parish of Frant, near Tunbridge Wells – and it's shaping up to be something rather special. A brand-new retirement community of 146 carefully designed apartments and cottages, set in a beautiful corner of Kent with wonderful facilities planned for residents and the local community alike.

Planning is underway. The excitement is building. Register your interest and be part of the journey from the very beginning.

Register your interest

Development key features

A lead contractor build with Inspired Villages to deliver 146 specialist homes in apartments and cottages.

  • Village Centre

    A village centre will feature plenty of green, landscaped space taking inspiration from the High Weald.

  • Community facilities

    Communal facilities such as a café and wellness centre (comprising a gym, swimming pool and a fitness suite) will be available for residents and the surrounding community

  • Zero Carbon

    Little Mount Lake will be delivered to a net zero carbon (regulated energy) standard.

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Vision
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We're an independent founder-led business, which affords us the freedom to advocate for positive change in our sector. We challenge ourselves, our peers and the government to do things differently and better.

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Partnerships
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We build strategic partnerships that last, built on a shared vision of what housebuilding should be. Choose us for a quality product designed and built to outlast your investment cycle, while standing the test of time.

A newly built two-story brick affordable home with solar panels on the roof, surrounded by a landscaped garden with blooming white flowers. A paved walkway leads to the entrance, and a curved road runs alongside the property. In the background, additional houses of similar modern design indicate a newly developed neighbourhood focused on sustainability.
Affordable
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Everyone deserves a home they can be proud of. That’s why our affordable homes are built to the same high standard as private homes with no compromise on design, construction materials or care.

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Quality
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Every development we build – and every piece of strategic land we own – reflects our commitment to quality and attention to detail.​ Nothing is overlooked. Everything is carefully considered.

Building better futures, together

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Net zero carbon living

Little Mount Lake will be delivered to a net zero carbon (regulated energy) standard by using energy efficient triple glazed windows, enhanced fabric insulation, air source heat pumps and photovoltaic solar panels.

Our work in sustainability
Two people sitting at a table in the Woodgate café. The table has a heart-shaped sign with the number 21, green napkins, cutlery, and two cups—one being held by a woman. Large windows behind them reveal trees and a village green, with plants on a ledge near the seating area.

A connected community

The site will also offer fantastic communal facilities such as a café and wellness centre (comprising a gym, swimming pool and a fitness suite) that will be available for the use of both village residents and the surrounding community.

A clinical space will also be provided and offered to the local NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) open to both residents and the local community.

An older man wearing a green vest over a plaid shirt kneels on a wood-chip-covered ground, beside a wooden fence with a hedgehog highway hole. A young girl peeks through the hole, her face visible through the opening. The hole is marked with a green label featuring a hedgehog illustration, highlighting its purpose as a safe passage for wildlife.

Leaving nature better than we found it

We believe that developments should provide accessible natural areas close to people’s homes, designed to complement the wider local landscape and linking up large, nature-rich open spaces with a network of green and blue corridors.

We’ll help nature flourish through carefully designed initiatives, considerate planting and other habitat features. This includes:

  • Hedgehog highways, in fences providing freedom to roam gardens and natural foraging.

  • Swift bricks, built directly into the walls to provide much-needed nesting spaces.

  • Bat boxes, fitted to trees to help local ecosystems by controlling insect populations.

We have a great track record in bringing these initiatives to life, with our planning applications calculating on average 13.58% biodiversity net gain. At our Martingales development in Bookham, the Surrey Wildlife Trust’s ecology consultancy carried out an assessment predicting an impressive 41.38% biodiversity net gain.

Our work in sustainability

About us

We are an independent housebuilder operating across the South of England. We build and sell homes by planning each place properly from the start. That means designing homes, streets and green spaces together, understanding existing infrastructure, determining what is needed to support growth and delivering homes that fit their setting. We focus on quality, usability and long-term value.

We deliver differently because we start in a different place. We shape the layout before designing individual homes. We assess infrastructure needs early and plan for mixed communities from the outset. This is a delivery model, not a slogan.

Designed for life, built for the future: Our homeowners' stories

A couple standing together on a residential street in front of a newly built brick house on a bright day.

"Welborne has been on our radar for years, and we could not wait to be part of something so special. Being the first residents here feels like a privilege. We are excited to see the community grow and to play a part in shaping it."

Robert & Jane

Welborne residents

A person stands at the entrance of a modern red-brick house with rooftop solar panels. The front yard features neatly trimmed grass and small plants, suggesting a well-maintained suburban setting. Similar homes appear in the background, reinforcing a community focused on eco-conscious living.

"Even the solar panels clean themselves when it rains. No matter what happens with energy prices, we know what to expect."

Steve & Sarah

Templegate Zero Bills residents

Two people walking a dog along a gravel path in a green residential area with trees, grass, and modern brick houses in the background. A small playground structure is visible behind them.

"It’s not just a development, rather a community. For us, it gave us everything we were looking for and more. It has a heart and a soul, which we didn't expect and we loved finding."

Julie, Ian & Harriet

Woodgate residents

Two people stand outside a brick house with white-framed windows and blinds. The person on the left wears a navy blue t-shirt with an orange graphic and blue jeans, with their arm around the person on the right, who wears a white lace top and patterned trousers. Behind them, an open door reveals a hallway and a glimpse of a garden, suggesting a warm, welcoming moment.

There’s a nature reserve just across the road, while we can walk just about everywhere, including to the town centre. We want to walk more to keep active, and living here means we hardly need to use our cars anymore."

Steve & Roberta

Templegate residents

Jenny enjoys a coffee in the Woodgate cafe at Pease Pottage. She wears a white sild scarf with dark blue spots.

“I’m a people person, and Woodgate has such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I remember the first time I came here. I came for a coffee with a friend and we sat in the café overlooking the big village green. I thought to myself that I’d like to live here.”

Jenny

Woodgate resident

Richard and Sue stand outside their new home in Newick. The house is clad in a light grey cladding.

“We initially looked at other period properties, but we felt a newbuild home would be right for us. We didn’t want the hassle of all the general maintenance of an older house, such as old boilers, changing electrics and sash windows. A new build gave us a clean slate.”

Richard & Sue

Berry Croft residents

Jon and Sarah stand outside their new build home at Manorwood in Surrey. A light brown front door and bricks are visible behind thm.

"We lived there for thirty-four years and raised our three children in that home, but it was creaking at the seams! We didn’t feel we could leave the house for any length of time without fear of something going wrong, such as a pipe bursting or the roof leaking. We chose a new build home for peace of mind."

Jonathan & Sara

Manorwood residents

A couple stand smiling outside a modern semi-detached home with a mix of white siding and brickwork. The front door displays the number 9, and a potted plant rests near the entrance. A white car is parked in the driveway, adding to the impression of a tidy, welcoming residential setting.

"After sending a friend to check it out for us, we were mesmerised. He called us from his car and said, ‘You need to live here, I’ve never seen a place like this."

Jai & Norbi

Woodgate residents

Three people sit closely together on outdoor steps in front of a red brick wall and white door. The person on the left wears a blue-and-white patterned blouse with jeans, the center figure wears a pink dress layered over a floral shirt, and the person on the right wears a green T-shirt with dark trousers and a watch. Their relaxed posture and proximity suggest a familial or friendly bond.

"I love the design, the layout, the wide roads with the houses nicely set back. It’s spread out and already has a nice community feel. With the park next door and a new Village Green, this is our long-term, hopefully forever home. And that was all before we stepped inside!”

Abbi & James

Woodgate residents

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