Work is officially underway at Dandara’s new Petersfield development, Buckmore Green, marking the beginning of an 85-home neighbourhood set to bring high-quality homes and green open spaces to the Hampshire market town.
Just moments from Petersfield’s bustling town centre and framed by the countryside of the South Downs National Park, Buckmore Green will offer a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes that balance space, comfort and style. The homes will be energy-efficient and
built with Dandara’s signature high-quality specification, featuring flexible interiors, contemporary kitchens and luxurious bathrooms.
The development will include 39 affordable homes, representing 45% of the total, alongside landscaped open spaces, new walking routes and improvements to an existing public right of way, giving residents easier access to the National Park. More than 100 new trees and native hedgerows will be planted across the site, helping to create a green, welcoming environment from the outset.
Ben Fewsdale, Managing Director at Dandara Southern, said:
“Breaking ground at Buckmore Green is a proud moment for the team. It’s a site that reflects everything we believe in as a housebuilder – great design, a genuine connection to the local environment and homes that will stand the test of time.
“Buckmore Green is a development that really captures what people love about Petersfield – the balance between rural calm and everyday convenience. You’ve got fields and footpaths in one direction and cafés, schools and the station in the other. From the outset, our focus has been on designing a place that feels naturally part of its setting, somewhere that blends into the landscape rather than sitting apart from it.
For us, breaking ground here is about creating a neighbourhood that reflects the character of the town where families grow, neighbours connect and green space sits at the heart of everyday life. It’s also an important step forward for Dandara Southern as we continue to grow across the region and deliver homes that people are genuinely proud to call their own.”
Known as the ‘Gateway to the South Downs’, Petersfield offers a thriving community with regular markets, independent shops, and a range of local schools including the Ofsted ‘Outstanding’-rated Petersfield School. The A3 provides quick access to Portsmouth, Southampton and London, while train links from Petersfield station reach London Waterloo in just over an hour.
Homes at Buckmore Green are set to launch in 2026. For more information, visit www.dandara.com.