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
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-08
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- 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
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Surface water
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Listing agent
Peter James Property Partnership, Tettenhall
2 High Street, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 8QT
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