Pickerings, Crowton, Northwich
- Land size
- 2 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Detached cottage.
- Three double bedrooms.
- This dwelling is steeped in nearly 500 years of history.
- Nearly two acres of land.
- Private jetty.
- Multiple reception rooms.
- Offered to sale for the first time in 24 years.
- Truly one of a kind property that should not be overlooked.
Description
Positioned within the most picture-perfect setting with sweeping views of protected land alongside the calmness of the river weaver, Hinchliffe Holmes are honoured to present Primrose Cottage. This is not an ordinary property but is in fact a magnificent, detached cottage steeped in nearly 500 years of history. This property has been so cherished that it is being offered to the market for the first time in 24 years. This family home offers around 1845 SQFT of space throughout and sits on a generous plot extending to nearly two acres. Access to the property is provided by the private jetty and short boat trip or via a track which crosses land maintained by the Woodland Trust. If you are after peaceful tranquillity whilst being within 5 minutes of local activities, look no further than this beautiful home.
Location - Crowton is within the heart of some of Cheshire's finest countryside. Amenities in Crowton Village include the well regarded "Hare & Hounds" Public House, a picturesque Church and local Primary School.
The area has excellent access to the commercial centres of the Northwest via the A49 (1.5miles) and M56 motorway (6 miles) which links to Manchester and the wider motorway network. In addition, there are good national and international communication links with a direct rail service from Runcorn to London Euston in under two hours and both Manchester (20 miles) and Liverpool (18 miles) International Airports within a short distance.
The property is located within 45 minute’s drive of MediaCityUK, one of the fastest growing TV and radio broadcasting hubs in the United Kingdom. Nearby Frodsham is a historic market town providing a good range of local shops and amenities whilst further services can be found in the popular village of Tarporley and the Cathedral City of Chester. There are some excellent schools in the area including The Grange at Hartford (Juniors and Seniors) and King's and Queen's in Chester. Further afield are the public schools of Ellesmere College and Moreton Hall.
For the equestrian enthusiast in the local vicinity there is Hunting with The Cheshire Forest, Polo at the Cheshire Polo Club near Tarporley, Horseracing at Chester, Haydock, Aintree and the excellent Somerford Park Equestrian Centre is approximately nineteen miles away. There are golf courses at Delamere, Sandiway and Tarporley Portal and excellent walks along the Sandstone Trail and through Delamere Forest.
In Further Details The Accommodation Comprises:- - Please note that we have not checked any of the appliances or the central heating system included in the sale (if any). All prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves on this point prior to entering the contract.
Ground Floor -
Porch -
Entrance Hall -
Kitchen - 3.90 x 2.74 (12'9" x 8'11") -
Utility Room - 1.88 x 1.52 (6'2" x 4'11") -
Separate Wc -
Lounge - 4.90 x 3.26 (16'0" x 10'8") -
Dining Room - 4.90 x 3.90 (16'0" x 12'9") -
Rear Porch -
First Floor -
Landing -
Bedroom One - 3.90 x 3.88 (12'9" x 12'8") -
Bedroom Two - 3.90 x 3.26 (12'9" x 10'8") -
Bedroom Three - 4.03 x 2.77 (13'2" x 9'1") -
Shower Room - 2.64 x 1.78 (8'7" x 5'10") -
Separate Wc -
Cellar - 4.90 x 3.26 (16'0" x 10'8") -
Outside -
Workshop/Storage - 6.15 x 4.66 (20'2" x 15'3") -
Store - 3.75 x 3.15 (12'3" x 10'4") -
Tenure - Freehold. Subject to verification by Vendor's Solicitor.
Services (Not Tested) - We believe that mains electricity, oil-fired central heating and drains are connected.
Local Authority - Cheshire West And Chester Council. Council Tax – Band F.
Post Code - CW8 2TX
Possesion - Vacant possession upon completion.
Viewing - Viewing strictly by appointment through the Agents.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-22
Market Value Analysis
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Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- 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
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
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
- Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School1 mileOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 50
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Kingsley St John's CofE Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Aston by Sutton Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 91
- Type
- Community school
- Norley Church of England Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 100
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Kingsley Community Primary School and Nursery2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 177
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Weaverham High School2.8 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,154
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 754
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy4.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 332
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England/Roman Catholic
- Sandymoor Ormiston Academy4.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 631
- Type
- Free schools
- Hartford Church of England High School4.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,102
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- 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
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
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Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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