If you've ever dreamed of living in a Grand Designs episode — but with actual practicality and planning permission that doesn't require a miracle — Temple Cross House in Lower Godney may be just what you've been manifesting.

On the market with Sandersons UK for a guide price of £1,000,000 to £1,250,000, this award-winning four-bedroom home is what happens when you blend bold, sustainable architecture with Somerset orchard vibes and some truly jaw-dropping countryside views.

Check out the full listing and gallery here: Sandersons UK – Temple Cross House.

Built in 2010 and clad in weathered cedar with a standing seam zinc roof, this modern take on a Dutch barn sits in around two acres of land and comes complete with studio outbuildings, orchard, paddock, and the holy grail of flexible living: planning permission for a two-bed accessible annexe.

Step inside and you'll find a spectacular open-plan living space that runs the full length of the home, with reclaimed flagstones, oak floors, and three sets of French doors opening onto a decked terrace that takes full advantage of the south-facing aspect. The kitchen? Think country-chic with a double Belfast sink, large electric Aga and copper splashback, all topped off with space for the sort of dinner party you definitely wouldn't want to end.

Elsewhere on the ground floor, you've got a utility room, a wet room, a separate snug with its own wood burner, and a study that could easily double as a fifth bedroom or work-from-home zone. The layout also lends itself perfectly to multi-generational living — or to finally launching that creative retreat you've been talking about for the last three years.

Take the handcrafted Douglas fir staircase to the upper floor and you'll find four generous bedrooms, each with vaulted ceilings, countryside views and access (in some cases) to a decked balcony that spans the width of the house. Yes, that includes sunset views over Glastonbury Tor. The principal bedroom comes with its own octagonal bath and separate shower, while the family bathroom is big enough to split if you ever decide a second en-suite is needed.

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Outside, the space really shines. The decked terrace overlooks the river, the orchard lights up with apple blossom in spring, and the well-drained paddock offers endless options – from pony grazing to potential rewilding. There's a charming old chicken shed now used as a studio, and the current outbuildings already include plumbing, a bathroom, and a workshop.

All of this is tucked away in the creative village of Lower Godney, just down the road from the Sheppey Inn and surrounded by nature reserves, kingfishers, and buzzards. Wells and Glastonbury are just a short drive away, but you may never want to leave.

View the full listing, photo gallery and floorplans at Sandersons UK – Temple Cross House, Lower Godney. But be warned — it's a hard one to forget.