Hoo Park, Whitwell, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

An impressive double-fronted family home located
in an outstanding private setting, sensitively
combining modern amenities with features
including sash glazing and some high ceilings to
provide an elegant and practical living and
entertaining environment. It is located in a sought
after location on a private country estate, near to
village and town centre amenities.

The property
Residents of the seven houses in Hoo Park
recognise their privilege at being able to live in
such a distinctive and beautiful location, being less
than thirty miles from London yet only five miles or
so from several towns.

The property sits within an an exclusive
development on the private Whitwell Hoo country
estate, locally known as Hoo Park, The Tower
House is a striking detached, double-fronted family
residence. Offering over 2,900 sq ft of light-filled,
flexible living space, it thoughtfully combines
modern amenities with period features, creating an
elegant and practical environment for both living
and entertaining.

Designed to maximise the picturesque parkland
views, the accommodation flows from a welcoming
reception hall with useful storage and cloakroom.
It comprises a vaulted triple aspect sitting room
with feature pillars, an open fireplace, a door to
the rear terrace and double glazed doors to a rear
aspect family room, a dual aspect dining room and
an inter-connecting front aspect drawing room.

The ground floor accommodation is completed by
a dual aspect kitchen with a range of wall and
base units including a breakfast bar, wooden work
surfaces, modern integrated appliances and a
neighbouring fitted utility room with a door to the
garden.

On the first floor, a spacious landing with fitted
storage provides access to a vaulted, dual-aspect
principal bedroom with fitted storage and an en
suite shower room. An additional rear-facing
bedroom with fitted storage and an en suite
bathroom is also included. Three further well
proportioned bedrooms, two of which have fitted
storage, are complemented by a family bathroom,
completing the facilities.

Outside
Accessible through two gated entrances, Hoo Park
is accessed through a private country estate a
Grade II listed bridge once crossing the River
Mimram, designed by Sir William Chambers, the
architect of Somerset House. Set behind areas of
level lawn, the property is approached over a
gravelled driveway and private forecourt providing
private parking and giving access to the integral
double garage, topped by the eponymous tower.

The generous enclosed garden to the rear is laid
mainly to level lawn bordered by wellstocked
flower and shrub beds and features numerous
seating areas, an 18 ft greenhouse, a large L
shaped shed adjoining a gazebo-covered walkway
and a large wraparound block-paved terrace, ideal
for entertaining and al fresco dining. The whole is
screened by mature hedging and trees and enjoys
stunning views over the private country estate.

Location
Whitwell village has a store with Post Office, GP
surgery, tearoom, pub, primary school and weekly
mobile butcher and fish van visits. Historic
Knebworth offers comprehensive amenities
including churches, a village hall, Post Office, GP
surgery, restaurant/takeaway, recreation ground,
primary and nursery schooling and several pubs.
More extensive shopping, service, sporting and
recreational amenities can be found in Harpenden,
Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage, Hitchin, Luton
and St Albans. Communications links are excellent:
the A1(M) and M1 give access to major regional
centres, the motorway network and central
London, Knebworth station (4.7 miles) offers
regular services to central London (London Kings
Cross 30 minutes, London St. Pancras
International 33 minutes), and London Luton
Airport offers a wide range of domestic and
international flights. The area offers a good
selection of state primary, secondary and
independent schools.

Distances
Whitwell 1.5 miles
A1(M) (Jct 6) 4.6 miles
Knebworth 5.0 miles
Harpenden 5.5 miles
Welwyn Garden City 6.7 miles
Stevenage 6.9 miles
Hitchin 7.4 miles
London Luton Airport 7.7 miles
Luton 8.6 miles
M1 (Jct 10) 8.7 miles
St Albans 9.2 miles
Central London 31.3 miles

Nearby Stations
Knebworth
Key Locations
Hitchin Lavender
British Schools Museum (Hitchin)
North Hertfordshire Museum (Hitchin)
Knebworth House (Stevenage)
St Albans Cathedral (St Albans)
Hatfield House (Hatfield)
Wrest Park (Silsoe)
Whipsnade Zoo (near Dunstable)
Bletchley Park (Milton Keynes)
Woburn Abbey and Gardens (Woburn)

Nearby Schools
Hitchin Girls’ School
Sir John Lawes School
Sherrardswood
Aldwickbury
The King’