Diggersfield.
a unique development of sustainable homes on the outskirts of Langport, Somerset
…the vision.
Diggersfield started as a dream.
The project grew from a desire to create a sustainable community of beautifully designed houses, in the beautiful Somerset countryside.
After years of careful work, designing a development that incorporated consideration of the environment, community, and the needs of future inhabitants, we are delighted to finally see the project gain planning consent. In 2025, we secured planning approval. We now look forward to breaking new ground and seeing the development take shape!
Situated in the beautiful, peaceful surrounds of Langport, with community growing space, orchard, and a tree-lined avenue approach, Diggersfield promises an exciting new vision for those seeking a sustainable, holistic lifestyle in a wonderful setting. Architect designed to the PassivHaus Low Energy Standard, each home will sit beautifully among the leafy setting.
We can’t wait to see the eight homes built. Services and groundworks are in preparation and we anticipate building to start in Summer 2025, with plots available for sale in Autumn 2025, and completion of the first houses in 2026.
Find out more about the homes, site, and location. See a gallery of artist’s impressions of the houses here. If you’d like to find out more, or join the waiting list to have first offer of the plots, contact us here.
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Eight architect-designed, super sustainable houses. Beautiful and efficient, the houses are adaptable to suit different households.
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A semi-rural setting on the outskirts of peaceful Langport, Somerset.
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Homebuilders purchase a plot and contract Birchwood Architecture as Construction Managers. We manage the build process and the contractors; clients pay contractors directly.
Northerly house - artist's impression
Verandah, Southerly house.
Living space to external - Northerly house.
Living area to kitchen, Southerly house.
Living area to external. Northerly house.
Ground floor bedroom, Southerly house.
Attic room, used as bedroom.
Upstairs room, used as studio.
Rear elevation, Northerly house.
The Homes
the Eight beautifully sustainable, architect-designed homes, detailed to create a low-energy, holistic and healthy internal environment, offer flexible accommodation to suit different households and lifestyles.
The ground floor accommodation centres around a generous living/dining area, open plan to the kitchen. This beautiful double-height living space provides plenty of room for eating, relaxing, and entertaining, with dual aspects to the garden. Generous glazed windows ensure the space is light-filled and airy, and a door opens out onto the garden to connect to the outside space.
The hall leads to a family bathroom, and two bedrooms, offering accommodation for a couple or small family. The entrance hall also contains the stair to the attic, which provides extensive storage space and is also ready for conversion should you wish to add more rooms.
There are two house types, one to the North side of the development, and one to the South. Each of these types are designed to ensure that the internal environment is a constant, comfortable temperature - using solar gain and design detailing to ensure warmth in winter and cool in summer.
A woodburning stove provides comfort and a focal point to the living space.
There are options to suit different households and budgets - including choosing to add more bedrooms upstairs in the attic space. This could give room for a larger family, or allow for a great office or studio space if you wish to work from home. You may choose window types, or different finishes for the kitchen and bathroom.
Super insulated with hemp for comfort, efficiency, and breathability
Low concrete foundations
Designed to minimise waste during construction
Triple glazing
Solar panels
Oriented for solar gain
Detailed to avoid overheating
Sedum roof carports for biodiversity
Shared orchard
Within easy walking distance of Langport, footpath to the village
Sustainability
Diggersfield is built on the principles of a small neighbourhood development. Sustainability and care for the environment have informed every aspect of the plan, from the site layout to each individual house’s design and detailing.
Every house is carbon positive - sequestering more carbon than is used in building. Each house sequesters around two tonnes of CO2. The houses are designed by experts in sustainability, ensuring that the internal temperature is comfortable and that they are very low cost to run, requiring very little heating in winter, and ensuring that they don’t overheat in summer.
We design for the UK climate and the site location, ensuring that the houses are a positive addition to the local surroundings. The timber cladding and lead roof are contemporary and elegant, and the timber weathers beautifully with time. We use larch as a fantastic finish.
Customisation
Diggersfield offers two basic house types, designed to suit the plot position and orientation on the site.
Houses on the North side are designed with front doors to the road, and large floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto the back garden. Houses on the South side have front doors on the opposite side.
Each house is built with a floored attic, which offers useful storage and is ready to add rooms to, should you choose to do so.
Kitchens and bathrooms come in a choice of finishes.
Depending on your budget, we are able to provide turnkey service, or a more basic service to save costs.
Costs and Process
Prices start from £420,000.
Each plot is purchased as a serviced plot, with planning approval for the appropriate house type. Delivery of the house is then tailored to suit your requirements, with the minimum provision a wind and watertight shell.
Full provision offers turnkey delivery.
We will work with you to allow you to choose your preferences for customisation options, to ensure the build is a good fit.
The build is delivered through construction management, from Birchwood Construction Management, with our construction partners, the Warehome team.
Location
The Plots
The Site
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Plot 1
Plot 2
Plot 3
RESERVED
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Plot 4
Plot 5
Plot 6
Plot 7
Plot 8
Diggersfield is a leafy, green site, edged on the south border by an avenue of mature beech trees. Planting of native broadleaf trees will include hawthorn, field maple, and sloe.
The access road approaches through allotments, before reaching the group of eight houses and garages. The houses are surrounded by community growing areas, and a shared orchard
Location
The Town
Langport is a historic Somerset town, with good facilities and a great community.
An easy ten minute walk from Diggersfield, the charming high street is lined with independent shops and cafes. Art, culture and leisure activities abound.
The town has a health centre and several dentists, as well as sports facilities including leisure centre and swimming pool.
Schools in the area include Huish Episcopi Academy and various primary schools, as well as Drayton Forest School.
Langport has excellent transport links, with easy access to the M5 and A303, journey times of under two hours to London and Bristol, and a 30 minute drive to Bristol airport offering great connectivity. Taunton and Yeovil are just half an hour’s drive away.
The County
Somerset’s gentle meadows and peaceful riverside walks offer a relaxed and welcoming way of life. With a rich history and many attractions, the county is an idyllic rural location with endless opportunities for exploration.
Contact
If you’re interested in being part of Diggersfield, and would like to find out more, please fill in the form below and get in touch.
We are happy to discuss the process and share more about the project and the builds.
We anticipate services and groundworks being in place in Summer 2025, with work starting in the Autumn and the first houses being complete in 2026.
We’d love to hear from you.