Elvetham Heath

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Elvetham Heath is a residential area just within the northwestern boundary of the town of Fleet in the English county of Hampshire.

It was built on reclaimed pine plantation/heathland between the M3 motorway and the London-Southampton railway line, 2 miles (3 km) from Fleet town centre. Formerly known as Railroad Heath, it previously belonged to the local Calthorpe Estate. It serves as a commuter area to local towns; Basingstoke some 19 km (12 miles) to the west, Reading is 26 km (16 miles) to the north and London is 59 km (37 miles) to the northeast. The development is due to finish in early 2008, and is currently in the final construction phase.

The new district harbours a medium sized pond, primary school, day nursery, community centre, church, public house and a supermarket. Around 20 acres of the heath was retained and is described as a nature reserve. The nature reserve is managed by Hart District Council, with the intent to move it back to typical heathland, with some marsh areas. The area contains various species, including slow-worms, lizards, and dragonflies. Rare breed cattle graze in the nature reserve.

The development has won industry awards for architectural style and layout. There are two access roads, on either side of the development.

The development is located precisely midway between Southampton and London. It is adjacent to the M3 motorway, 19 km (12 miles) from the M4 and 23 km (15 miles) from the M25. Fleet rail station is 2.5 km (1.5 miles) to the west.