No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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4 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
4 bed
3 bath
EPC rating: B*
2,992 sq ft / 278 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band E
Broadband: Super-fast 65Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Beautiful four bedroom family home
  • Sought after Hertfordshire village location with pub and surgery
  • Backing onto the River Mimram and historic watercress beds
  • Four double bedrooms with en suite to master
  • Bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room
  • Large driveway with Detached double garage with office space above
  • Landscaped garden with views across river and countryside beyond
  • Dual aspect rear facing living room as well as separate formal dining
  • Converted loft space with stair access
  • Chain free

Penrose Estate Agents are delighted to be instructed as sole agents on the sale of this wonderful detached family home situated in a most popular Hertfordshire location. The home was built in 2014 by its current owners to the highest specification with thought and attention given to every aspect of its layout and finishes.


Whitwell is a charming Hertfordshire village just six miles south of the market town of Hitchin. With picturesque countryside surrounding the village, local pub and surgery as well as farm shop it offers a lifestyle that many homeowners will appreciate. Cressmans Walk benefits from an enviable position backing directly onto the banks of the Mimram River and historic watercress beds offering uninterrupted views over it and into the trees and fields beyond.


The property has been built to enjoy its surroundings. You enter the home into a large L shaped hallway with central stairs to first floor. There is a useful ground floor WC, big enough to convert into shower room, as well as built in coat and shoe cupboard. To the front aspect is a stunning bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances, stone work surfaces and flush casement units. A door leads out to a front gated courtyard area which is ideal for coming in and out with pooch and benefits from a hot and cold external tap ideal for rinsing muddy paws!. Continuing the ground floor and to the rear aspect is a generous dual aspect living room. This room has french doors and large windows out into the garden and enjoys the open views. Separate to this is a formal 16ft dining room, ideal for family meals and entertaining. off of this is a home office space.


To the first floor is a large central galleried landing with the four double bedrooms surrounding it. The master bedroom to the rear of the home has a Juliette balcony with french doors to take in the stunning views and offers and instant feeling of calm. This bedroom also benefits from a modern en suite shower room and built in wardrobe storage. The four further bedrooms are all well proportioned and share use of the family bathroom. Stairs from the first floor lead up to a converted loft space which has been divided in to useful and accessible spaces. Its carpeted, fully lit and benefits from heating. Refer to our floorplans for layout and measurements of this space.


Externally to the side of the property is a large gravelled driveway which leads up to the detached double garage. The garage has a useful first floor space which is brilliant additional storage or can be utilised as work space or a studio. The rear garden has been landscaped and borrows the surrounding countryside views, It has various patio seating and dining areas, formal lawn and well kept boarders. There is a timber lean to storage shed which houses a wood fired boiler which can be used to heat the water into the house! further information on this can be provided so please ask.


Houses of this nature and appeal do not often make a regular appearance so early interest is recommended to avoid disappointment. Contact one of the team today to register and arrange an internal visit.

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    Our names are Richard, Ben and Adam and we founded Penrose Estate Agents in 2016.  Between us, we hold over thirty years of industry experience helping thousands of people in and around Luton complete their home moves. We offer sellers and landlords a unique full range of marketing options, from an online only service through to traditional, fully managed moves. We understand that our customers have very different desires and deserve a real choice on how we help them achieve the best possible price.  By combining both the online and traditional services, we provide flexible solutions that will meet every customers demands. When you instruct us to sell or rent your property you can rest assured you will be dealing with experienced and efficient property professionals, who care about both you and your home.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on February 22, 2023

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