Thorn Tree Farm, Ainsworth Lane, Crowton
- Land size
- 6.4 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Large sweeping driveway for multiple vehicles
- Detached farmhouse with detached barns in need of renovation
- Four reception rooms
- Three bedrooms
- Three piece family bathroom
- Located in the heart of Crowton village
- Located a short drive from the A49 and the M56
- In need of modernisation
Description
Owned in the vendors family for over thirty years this detached farmhouse is the perfect opportunity for a growing family looking to acquire their next renovation project.
Externally the property is located on Ainsworth Lane, positioned on a 6.4 acre plot with three two storey detached barns, a large sweeping driveway for multiple vehicles and gardens surrounding the farmhouse.
Ground floor accommodation comprises spacious entrance hall with ample hanging and shoe storage space.
The lounge has original herringbone flooring and both the lounge and the sitting room have feature log burners creating two cosey reception rooms, both with views towards the front aspect.
The kitchen/dining room has quarry tiled flooring, a range of low level units, a space for an electric cooker and washing machine. The two stores on the first floor are accessed via the stairs off the dining room which could easily be converted into further bedrooms.
The utility room has quarry tiled flooring, space for an American fridge/freezer and a large built in storage cupboard.
Upstairs comprises two double bedrooms, a single bedroom/study and a three piece family bathroom.
The property is heated by pug in oil filled radiators and the drains are connected to a soakaway in the neighbouring field.
Crowton is conveniently located in the peaceful Cheshire West countryside while remaining well connected to nearby towns and cities. The village offers a welcoming community atmosphere with everyday amenities including a village hall, church and the popular Hare & Hounds public house, as well as Crowton Christ Church C of E Primary School within the village itself. A wider range of shops, supermarkets and leisure facilities can be found in the nearby town of Northwich, approximately 5.5 miles away.
The area is particularly well regarded for its schooling, with additional local options including Weaverham High School and highly regarded independent education at The Grange School, while further prestigious schools can be found in the historic city of Chester.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the surrounding countryside provides excellent walking, cycling and riding opportunities, with scenic routes across Cheshire?s rolling farmland and nearby beauty spots including Delamere Forest and the Sandstone Trail. The nearby River Weaver also offers picturesque riverside walks and leisure activities.
Despite its rural charm, Crowton benefits from excellent transport links. The A49 is approximately 1.5 miles away providing easy access to the regional motorway network via the M56, while rail services from nearby Runcorn provide direct connections to London Euston in under two hours. The village is also conveniently positioned for commuting to Manchester, Liverpool and Chester, with both international airports within comfortable driving distance.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-15
Market Value Analysis
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Utilities & Restrictions
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Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 78% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School771 metresOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 50
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Kingsley St John's CofE Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Norley Church of England Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 100
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Weaverham Forest Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 225
- Type
- Community school
- Kingsley Community Primary School and Nursery2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 177
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Weaverham High School2.3 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,154
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy3.6 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 754
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Hartford Church of England High School4.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,102
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Nicholas Catholic High School4.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,201
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy4.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 332
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England/Roman Catholic
* 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.
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Amenities
Supermarket
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Pharmacy
Hospital
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