For sale Farm House

Thorn Tree Farm

Ainsworth Lane, Crowton, CW8 2RS

3 beds 1 baths Listed 13 Mar 2026 (-89d)

£1,150,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

F

Local average

£878,194 (+31%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,896 of 33,755)

Street crime

7 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

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

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Thorn Tree Farm is a detached farmhouse positioned on a 7.1 acre plot with detached barns, located in the highly sought after village of Crowton

Description - Owned in the vendors family for over sixty 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 7.1 acre plot with detached barns, a large sweeping driveway for multiple vehicles and gardens and woodland surrounding the property.

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.

Listed by

Northwich

Petty Real

Reference: 173273405

EPC ratings on this postcode

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Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
1 Long Barn, Ainsworth Lane 56 66 152 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
1 Long Barn, Ainsworth Lane, NORTHWICH 56 66 152 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
2 Long Barn, Ainsworth Lane 57 67 120 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
2 Long Barn, Ainsworth Lane, NORTHWICH 57 67 120 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Apartment 1 The Old Mill, Ainsworth Lane, Crowton 63 67 89 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
Apartment 1, The Old Mill 61 64 103 m² England and Wales: 2007-2011 Flat
Apartment 1, The Old Mill, NORTHWICH 61 64 103 m² England and Wales: 2007-2011 Flat
Apartment 2 The Old Mill, Ainsworth Lane, Crowton 77 77 82 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
Apartment 2 The Old Mill, Ainsworth Lane, Crowton 61 65 88 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
Apartment 2 The Old Mill, Ainsworth Lane, Crowton, NORTHWICH 77 77 82 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
Apartment 3 The Old Mill, Ainsworth Lane, Crowton 75 75 86 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
Apartment 3 The Old Mill, Ainsworth Lane, Crowton 70 73 89 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
Apartment 3 The Old Mill, Ainsworth Lane, Crowton, NORTHWICH 75 75 86 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
Apartment 4 The Old Mill, Ainsworth Lane, Crowton 74 77 189 m² England and Wales: 1991-1995 Flat
Apartment 4 The Old Mill, Ainsworth Lane, Crowton 65 68 96 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Thorn Tree Farm, Ainsworth Lane, Crowton

Thorn Tree Farm, Ainsworth Lane, Crowton

Thorn Tree Farm Plot

Thorn Tree Farm Plot

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £1,150,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
PEAR TREE FARM AINSWORTH LANE, CROWTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 2RS £1,165,000 13/10/2023 Other
CHESHIRE FARMHOUSE AINSWORTH LANE, CROWTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 2RS £885,000 25/05/2022 Other
OAKHILL FARM AINSWORTH LANE, CROWTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 2RS £357,500 25/11/2021 Other

Area average: £802,500 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 8.9%
10y growth 220.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire West and Chester. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.4%
5y (index) 22.5%
10y (index) 53.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £869/mo
Realistic £966/mo
Optimistic £1,063/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire West and Chester.

Location

Address

Ainsworth Lane

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Crowton, Station Road / Hare & Hounds 0.2 miles
Shop Forrester's Shop 1.3 miles
Train station Acton Bridge 1.3 miles
Shop Norley Stores 1.5 miles
Train station Cuddington 2.5 miles
Hospital Halton General Hospital 4.5 miles
Hospital Victoria Infimary 4.7 miles
University University of Chester - Warrington Campus 10.7 miles
University University of Chester - Kingsway 10.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Criminal damage and arson 6
Violence and sexual offences 1
Total incidents 7

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School Primary 0.3 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Norley Church of England Primary School Primary 1.7 miles Good — 1 Dec 2019
Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School Primary 1.7 miles Good — 20 Dec 2018
Weaverham Forest Primary School Primary 2.2 miles Good — 21 Sep 2022
Weaverham High School Secondary 2.3 miles Good — 7 Mar 2011

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.08%
Max investor price (0.8%) £120,750
Target investor price (1%) £96,600
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
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  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).

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