Pear Tree Farm, Ainsworth Lane, Crowton CW8 2RS

In the quaint and tranquil Cheshire village of Crowton, discover Georgian, Grade-II listed grandeur, wrapped up in rurality yet within such easy reach of all the shops, schools, cafes and amenities you might wish for. Welcome to the inimitable Pear Tree Farm.

Tranquil country setting

Follow the quiet country lane through the village, where a gated, private driveway,

accessible to tractors/trailers and horseboxes, leads along the side of the home to the rear, where there is ample parking, alongside additional parking to the front.

The wrought iron pedestrian gate to the front provides a picture postcard first glimpse of Pear Tree Farm, a handsome, Georgian, Grade-II listed Cheshire brick farmhouse, nestled within extensive gardens and grounds of around 4.2 acres.

Dating back to 1798, an original date stone is engraved with the initials P R S. Aptly named, pear trees once thrived in the grounds surrounding this impressive family home.

OWNER QUOTE: “We fell in love with the location being rural yet close to all local amenities.”

A warm welcome

Make your way to the rear of the home, where a converted building now forms the everyday boot room entrance, a fantastic space to doff and don coats, boots or wellingtons ready for the many easily accessible country walks on the doorstep. Shades of green-grey to the smooth walls reflect the natural tones outdoors, whilst the exposed beam in the vaulted ceiling harks to the heritage of the home.

Tiled underfoot, this room opens to a separate reception hall come study area with room for a desk, whilst a convenient cloakroom with wash basin and WC is also accessibly located to the far end. The sense of peace and welcome is palpable instantly upon arrival at Pear Tree Farm, with warm uplighting to the walls and deep windows inviting the light in from outside.

Step down from the reception hall into the large, dining-kitchen, where richly toned beams embellish the ceiling above and practical tiling extends underfoot. Stone tiled floor is in keeping with the farmhouse feel, whilst a large dining table hosts all your mealtime gatherings; a sociable space and superb for entertaining.

Sociable spaces

Take a seat at the breakfast bar as meals are prepared on the six-ring cast iron stand gas burner top and electric oven, set before chequered cream and blue splashback tiles. Integrated appliances also include a Siemens fridge alongside a double Belfast sink with Perrin and Rowe taps. Ample storage is available in the cupboards and drawers whilst oak worktops provide plenty of preparation space. French doors open to the garden to provide easy flow between the home and garden.

The Garden Room

Ahead, glazed double doors deliver light through from the garden room beyond. A bright and airy space, windows to two sides frame impressive views out over the surrounding garden. Relax and unwind, with friends or alone for a moment’s quiet contemplation and enjoy the views from this beautiful, peaceful space.

Feast your eyes

Opening up from the garden room is the main sitting room. This room has been elevated from its given role as a conservatory, cosily carpeted underfoot and furnished with a Clearview wood burning stove inset within a brick chimney breast, which issues wonderful warmth throughout.

Comfortably accommodating an L-shaped sofa and coffee table, this light-filled room with its double doors out to the patio and garden beyond is fantastic for entertaining and hosting large gatherings. Dine alfresco until late before returning indoors to the warmth of the stove.

Make your way through to the inner hall, tiled in stone, where another handy guest WC with wash basin is accessed through a door on the right.

Adaptable rooms

Zigzagging across the inner hall, on the left another cosy room offers flexibility of use. Currently serving as living room, cream colours adorn the walls with stripped pine flooring underfoot. Snuggle up on the sofa and feel the comforting warmth of the log-burning stove. An adaptable home, versatile rooms cleave to the need of the owners, evolving with the family to function as playrooms, snugs, studies and television lounges.

Open the latched door leading from the inner hall into the main reception hall, a central hub with three doors, which can be closed off to create a cosy, self-contained room, warmed effectively by the original Range stove. The rustic, eclectic vibe of Pear Tree Farm is perfectly embodied in the wooden beams to the ceiling; reclaimed masts from Liverpool Packet ships sailing from Dublin.

Currently used as a study, work from home in comfort from the office, where stripped pine flooring combines with an open fireplace for a cheering yet studious ambience.

Practical places

Make your way through to the porch, off which is located the aptly nicknamed ‘mission control’. Stone tiled and utilitarian, this practical room keeps clutter away from the main flow of the home. Offering ample space, there is plumbing for two washing machines and a tumble dryer, alongside plenty of storage space and pantry shelving. In here, you can also find a fridge/freezer whilst there is undercounter space for a wine chiller.

OWNER QUOTE: “The outlook from both the front and the rear of the property is absolutely outstanding.”

From the inner hall, ascend the red carpeted stairs to the light and airy main bedroom. A room with a special feel, extensive, far-reaching views extend from the window out over the garden and countryside beyond. Carpeted, dressed in soft grey tones and with built-in storage, freshen up in the ensuite featuring shower cubicle, wash basin, WC and heated towel radiator and a window overlooking the side garden.

Soak & sleep

Continue up the second set of stairs, and turn left into the main bathroom, where Villeroy & Boch fittings include a large P-shaped bath with overhead shower, wash basin, WC, bidet and two heated towel radiators.

Directly ahead from the stairs, arrive at bedroom two, a room bathed in light, flowing in through a large sash window and providing views out to the front garden. This delightful guest bedroom also contains a wash basin.

Next door, bedroom three is an equally spacious double bedroom, also overlooking the front garden and contains alcove shelving and a built-in wardrobe. An original fireplace is currently covered over.

Bedroom four is another spacious double bedroom, carpeted in sandy shades and with grey walls, also featuring a built-in wardrobe and overlooking the side courtyard.

Above, a large, boarded loft, with electric lighting serves as a superb storage space.

The Barn

Bursting with rental potential, discover Pear Tree Farm’s two storey, one bedroom barn. Self-contained, the barn has its own private access with a sitting room and kitchen area alongside bedroom with ensuite shower room. Should you prefer, the barn also offers excellent privacy for extended family or visiting friends.

Piece of paradise

Outside the garden room and main sitting room, York Stone paved patios stretch out invitingly, sourced from an old cotton mill in Rochdale.

Beyond, extensive gardens wrap around Pear Tree Farm, perfectly private and pleasingly peaceful, with open, far-reaching views over the fields to the countryside beyond and the viaduct trainline over the River Weaver.

Amidst the 4.2 acres of garden and grounds is a block of four, well-maintained stables with an adjacent hard standing, ideal for those looking to keep horses.

Seek shelter and shade beneath the boughs of the mature oak tree, one of several species found in the rear garden alongside a birch tree and a small weeping willow.

Entertain with a summer barbecue on the extensive York stone patio area or spend the weekend tending the vegetable patch, or sun lounging under the arbour.

A pleasure to behold throughout the seasons, in late spring, fragrant wisteria festoons the front of the home, whilst in summer, the clematis covers the arbour in pink blossom. Autumn gilds the oak tree, whilst the views remain an ever-changing delight all year round.

OWNER QUOTE: “Everyone says it is a beautiful, wonderful home with a superb, welcoming and friendly feel.”

On your doorstep

Step outside and discover the many easily accessible walks, bike rides and pony hacks on your doorstep. Stroll out along the River Weaver within five minutes or head further afield into Delamere Forest or trek the Sandstone Trail.

Call in for a thirst quencher at your local village pub, The Hare and Hounds, just short of a mile from Pear Tree Farm. Other local watering holes include The Leigh Arms in Acton Bridge, a walk along the River Weaver across Dutton Locks, The Tigers Head in Norley, Goshawk Pub in Mouldsworth, the Fishpool Inn at Delamere and the Morris Dancer in Kelsall, all well worth a visit.

Enjoy an evening out in the historic city of Chester, only 25 minutes away, with regular train services running from Cuddington and Delamere. Pay a visit to the Storyhouse – theatre, cinema, library and restaurant in one.

Families have lots of options for days out from shark spotting at Blue Planet Aquarium to shopping trips to Cheshire Oaks.

Commuting is convenient with direct train links to Manchester from Frodsham or Cuddington. Meanwhile, make your way from Hartford and Acton Bridge via train to Liverpool, Birmingham and London. International connections are also in easy reach, with Manchester and Liverpool airports both commutable within 30-40 minutes via M6 and M56 road links.

Country living is convenient, with a range of local supermarkets available in Weaverham, Kingsley, Hartford and Northwich – all between five- and fifteen-minutes’ drive from the door.

Local sporting facilities are second to none, with a swimming pool and gym in nearby Northwich and golf and tennis facilities in nearby Hartford and Cuddington.

Families are well served by several primary and senior schools in the local area, along with the independent Grange School in Hartford.

A magical, once in a lifetime home, Pear Tree Farm is a unique, safe, secure and versatile home that sparks joy; a home that grows with you, adapting to the changing needs of a family.

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