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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

Compared with 785 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).

This Property£300,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £190,397 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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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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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

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

  • 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

Co-op Hollow Lane Kingsley, Kingsley, Cheshire1.8 miles
Co-op Weaverham, Weaverham2.8 miles
Aldi Jack Search Way Murdishaw Runcorn, Runcorn2.8 miles

GP surgery

The Weaverham Surgery2.8 miles

Pharmacy

Holland Pharmacy1.8 miles

Hospital

Halton Hospital Captain Sir Tom Moore Building3.7 miles

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Acton Bridge Rail Station1.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Beech Lane1 mile

Typical drive times

Runcorn20 min · 11 miles
Frodsham11 min · 5.5 miles
Winsford19 min · 12 miles
Northwich16 min · 7.4 miles
Chester (city)28 min · 16 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 2Medium risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • 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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