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Orchard Cottage, Lower Penn

Land size
0.37 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Description

* An Immaculately Presented Four Bedroom Detached Barn Conversion situated on the outskirts of the Highly Desirable Area of Lower Penn Occupying a Substantial Plot with Exposed Original Features Throughout * Orchard Cottage has the rarity of being well connected to local amenities with Beautiful Countryside Surroundings * Spacious Entrance Hall / Living Space * Generous Sized Lounge with Exposed Brick Fireplace and Original Oak Beams * Modern Kitchen with Integrated Oven, Grill, Electric Hob and Dishwasher * Downstairs W/C and Utility Area * Well-Proportioned Principle Bedroom with Ensuite Shower Room, Built-In Wardrobe and Exposed Oak Beams * Three Further Bedrooms * Stylish Family Bathroom with Separate Shower Enclosure and Free Standing Bath * Storage Cupboard on the Landing * Ample Parking on Driveway * Rear Patio Overlooking Magnificently Well Kept Mature Garden * Further Orchard Area to the Rear of the Garden * Private Courtyard and Patio Area * Plot Size Circa 0.37 Acres * No Onward Chain *

Orchard Cottage enjoys a desirable semi-rural setting on Showell Lane in Lower Penn, combining countryside surroundings with convenient access to everyday amenities. The nearby villages of Lower Penn and Wombourne offer a range of local shops, convenience stores, supermarkets, cafés, pubs and essential services, while the more extensive retail, leisure and dining facilities of Wolverhampton city centre are within easy reach. The area is particularly well regarded for its attractive rural environment, with numerous walking routes, green spaces and recreational facilities available throughout the surrounding South Staffordshire countryside.

The property is well placed for a selection of highly regarded educational establishments serving all age groups. Nearby primary schools include Springdale Primary School and St Bartholomew’s Church of England Primary School, both located within approximately one mile of the property. Secondary education is available at Highfields School, which is situated less than a mile away, whilst additional options can be found in nearby Wombourne and Wolverhampton. This range of schooling opportunities contributes to the area's popularity with families seeking a balance of rural living and access to quality education.
Orchard Cottage benefits from excellent transport connections despite its peaceful location. Showell Lane links directly to the A449, providing convenient access to Wolverhampton, Stafford and the wider West Midlands road network. Wolverhampton railway station, located approximately four miles away, offers regular services to Birmingham, London and destinations across the UK, making the property suitable for commuters. The M54 and M6 motorways are also readily accessible, while local bus routes operating within the Penn and Wombourne areas provide connections to neighbouring towns and city centres.
Property Services
Tenure - Freehold
EPC - C
Council Tax Authority - South Staffordshire
Council Tax Band - G
Flood Risk - Very low

Mobile Network Coverage
O2 - 84%
EE - 84%
Three - 88%
Vodaphone - 86%

Broadband Network Coverage
Standard -  5Mbps

WhatThreeWords - ///cares.builds.stores

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-06-08

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

14 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Springdale Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    406
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    211
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Westfield Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    398
    Type
    Community school
  • Bhylls Acre Primary School1.4 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    207
    Type
    Academy converter
  • All Saints' CofE Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    107
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Highfields School1 mileOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,765
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Wombourne High School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    995
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Smestow Academy1.8 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    589
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Colton Hills Community School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,163
    Type
    Community school
  • St Peter's Collegiate Academy2.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,329
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Merry Hill Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton1.4 miles
Co-op Penn, Wolverhampton1.4 miles
Spar - Wombourne, Wombourne1.4 miles

GP surgery

Coalway Road Surgery1.4 miles

Pharmacy

Penn Care Pharmacy1.3 miles

Hospital

Nuffield Hospital2.8 miles

Green space

Playing Field665 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Wolverhampton Rail Station3.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Spring Hill Lane0.9 miles

Typical drive times

Coseley12 min · 6.2 miles
Sedgley8 min · 4 miles
Kingswinford10 min · 4.8 miles
Wolverhampton (city)11 min · 4 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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