Pfffft, they were £800 a few weeks ago. I blame wiggle.
I managed to snag one of the SL VR ones on cycle to work when they were £800 too. Right bargain.
To the original question I’d say it would be ok, as long as it was bone dry short grass, if it’s wet or dusty it would be horrible, without even considering mud clearance. The BB is too low, the front end is too low, and the head angle is steep. My previous cx type commuter is loads more stable and I’d happily ride that off road. The Zenium is awesome on the road, but that’s where it belongs.
I might sell my old Hack if anyone wants one. Could do with new bearings in the back wheel but is otherwise dandy