Ever fancied escaping to the country with a plot, a plan and a paddock? For between £425,000 and £475,000, you could make it happen in Compton Dundon — with space for chickens, apple trees, and a custom-designed, single-storey eco-home that's already had planning permission approved.

This 1.4-acre site on the edge of the village is on the market with Sandersons UK, and comes complete with an established orchard, flat paddock land, and a detached stone barn ready to be turned into your next creative hideout.

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The house design already approved by planners is a smart, barn-style layout — open-plan, light-filled, and all on one level. With four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, a walk-through pantry, and east-west glazed doors that catch both sunrise and sunset, this one's got daydream potential baked in. The design cleverly divides the living and sleeping areas into two wings, linked by a flat-roofed central space that brings in the light.

And it's not just a pretty plan — it's eco-conscious, too. The home has been designed to include an air source heat pump, solar panels, and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR), meaning your heating bills will likely be lower than your caffeine budget.

Add in the fact that you'll be surrounded by your own green space, and it's about as close to sustainable country living as you'll get without going fully off-grid.

Currently on the site is a large barn (approved for demolition), and a long, single-storey stone barn that will stay put. One end is already set up as a cosy reading room or studio, while the rest works well as a wood store and storage space.

The land itself is a mix of lawn, hardstanding, orchard and trees — with loads of potential to create a beautiful garden, kitchen veg patch, or even a secret swing in the orchard. There's already space for a courtyard garden, and the proposed garage links into the utility room for wet dog/muddy boot days.

Location-wise, Compton Dundon hits that sweet spot: it's a peaceful village with a pub (The Castlebrook Inn) and a cricket club, but it's only three miles from Street and five from Glastonbury. You're close to the shops, the schools (including Millfield), and the artisan sourdough scene — but can retreat home to your own plot and a good view of the sunset.

This rare opportunity is being marketed by Sandersons UK.