Coventry, West Midlands

WINDGATHER

Windgather welcomes you with a gated driveway in an elevated position within the heart of Fillongley and overlooks countryside views from both the front and the rear. This substantial detached home dating back to the 1950’s offers over 4000 sq.ft of accommodation with the potential of multi-generational living, a swimming pool, a secret garden and an Entertainment Retreat to enjoy your garden, from Spring up to those Autumnal evenings.

Upon reaching Windgather, you’re greeted by a gated sweeping driveway with parking for numerous vehicles, leading to a double integral Garage & a single detached Garage. To the front of home, you have a variety of hedgerow borders either side with a selection of trees for seclusion, with a laid to lawn front & garden area, side access to the rear via a secured gate, tiered half-moon paved steps leading up to the front door with a selection of shrubbery and outside lighting.

You’re greeted into the Entrance Storm Porch with a double-glazed door to front and double-glazed windows to front & side aspects.

Into the spacious and light Entrance Hall with a grand staircase leading up to the first floor, radiator, two storage cupboards, coving to ceiling and wall lights.

The Lounge, which has access to the Sun Room and Entrance Hall, has a spectacular double-glazed character bay window to front overlooking the stunning views across the rolling British countryside & front garden. A gas feature fireplace with hearth & surround, exposed wooden beams to ceiling, wall lights and two radiators. Full-length window to rear overlooking the Sun Room allowing natural light to flood in and an internal glazed door opening into the Sun Room.

The Sun Room features double glazed, full length windows to rear overlooking the outstanding views of the rear garden. Double-glazed French doors lead onto your alfresco dining patio, tiles to floor, two radiators and wall lights.

The Kitchen/Dining/Breakfast Room with double-glazed windows to rear overlooking the manicured rear garden. The fitted kitchen comprises, eye level wall units cupboards & drawers underneath incorporated work surfaces. There is a double bowl Belfast sink with mixer taps and integrated appliances including a NEFF dishwasher, eye level SIEMENS oven with grill and a five ring NEFF hob with canopy extractor. The breakfast island gives you further place to break bread, with work surface space & extra storage. There is a dado rail, recessed lights, radiator, part splashback tiling and tiles to floor. The dining area seats 6 people with a pantry cupboard for further storage.

The Utility Room, accessed from the Kitchen/Dining/Breakfast Room, has a doubleglazed obscure window to side. The suite comprises eye level wall units cupboards & drawers under incorporated work surfaces. There is part splashback tiling, inset sink and drainer with mixer taps, plumbing for washing machine plus tumble dryer, tiles to floor and radiator.

The back porch has tiles to floor and a double-glazed obscure door leading to the rear garden & patio.

The Downstairs Cloakroom/Shower Room has a suite comprising of shower cubicle with shower attachment, low level WC & wash hand basin. There are tiles to floor, wall tiling and radiator.

The Study with double-glazed windows to rear plus side overlooks the stunning rear garden, radiator, and wall lighting.

Seller Insight

This traditional 1953-built detached home seamlessly blends classic charm with modern possibilities and, spanning two floors, it offers flexible accommodation, complete with an annex for the potential of up to five bedrooms. Positioned in the serene village of Fillongley, this property boasts a double garage, enchanting gardens, a covered outdoor entertainment area, and a swimming pool.

As you step inside, the easy and open layout that characterises the lower floor features a welcoming kitchen/breakfast room, a sunroom flooded with natural light, a practical utility space, and a convenient office. Elevated and set back from the B4098, the Coventry to Tamworth road, it enjoys a peaceful ambiance and far-reaching countryside views.

The front enclosed garden, laid to lawn, offers an inviting introduction to the property while to the rear the garden unfolds with a second lawn and a ‘secret’ garden surrounded by an array of fruit-bearing trees. ‘I bought the house in 1977 as a doer-upper and was drawn not only to its potential but also to its enduring charm and welcoming atmosphere. Even after all these years, I still consider myself fortunate to call it home. Visitors consistently remark on its timeless beauty,’ reflects the owner, who adds, ‘whether you are looking for multigenerational living or a place to entertain family and friends, the expansive layout offers potential modernisation and personalisation.’ The annex, attached and sharing the front door, adds its own potential for transformation into a self-contained unit, subject to planning.

‘A sense of warmth and homeliness envelops every corner of this much-loved home.’

‘Although spacious, the house remains eminently manageable.’

‘The sun lounge is a cherished space, inviting year-round enjoyment of the southwest-facing garden. Bathed in light and sunshine, it’s a perfect place to unwind.’

‘The panorama from the elevated position at the front stretches over miles of serene countryside.’

‘The flow of the house is well-conceived, with rooms arranged in a circle, creating a harmonious layout that accommodates large gatherings with ease.’

‘Local amenities include a vibrant village hall, a charming pub, and a garage for repairs. The local school boasts a strong reputation, and the neighboring Corley village offers additional facilities.’

‘I’m planning on moving within the village to downsize as I’m very fond of the area.’

‘This has been a haven in which to raise children, with a layout that encourages interaction yet gives everyone their own space.’*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Sleeping Quarters

With stairs arising from the grand Entrance Hall, you’re greeted onto the spacious first floor galley-style landing with double-glazed windows to front overlooking the British countryside from an elevated position. There is a rose ceiling light, wall lights and coving to ceiling with character architrave plus loft access. There is a storage cupboard for towels plus linen, radiators, and an airing cupboard for extra storage.

To the West Wing, you have the Principal Bedroom with a character double-glazed bay window to front overlooking the garden & rolling British countryside. There are recessed lights, a selection of built-in cupboards, drawers with further wardrobes and two radiators. Through a double set of doors from the Narnia wardrobe of the Principal Bedroom you’re into your own bespoke Dressing Room. There is a double-glazed window to rear overlooking the rear garden & rolling British countryside. Benefiting from a vaulted ceiling and with a further selection of drawers, mirrors and wardrobes.

Bedroom Three with coving to ceiling, recessed lights, double-glazed window to rear overlooking the manicured garden & British countryside. There is a radiator and access for further storage in the eaves.

Bedroom Four with double-glazed windows to rear overlooking the garden and British countryside. There is access in the eaves for further storage, coving to ceiling and radiator.

To the East Wing you have a further potential Principal Bedroom with a double-glazed character bay window to front overlooking the landscaped front garden & countryside beyond. A further double-glazed window to side, radiator, coving to ceiling and a vanity unit with wash hand basin & shaver point. There is further access into a Lounge which has recessed lights, coving to ceiling, two radiators and wood panelling. There are double-glazed windows to both sides allowing natural light to flood through and opening onto a bespoke rear glazed balcony to enjoy your morning coffee or evening tipple with outstanding peaceful views. Also opening onto a Kitchenette which has a doubleglazed skylight window to rear, radiator and vaulted ceiling. Kitchenette comprises inset stainless-steel sink plus drainer with mixer taps, cupboards and drawers under with incorporated work surfaces. There is huge potential to create an exceptional open plan suite for multi-generational living for either your young adult, elderly relative or yourselves.

The Family Bathroom with double-glazed obscure window to front. The suite comprising of a Bette Ocean enclosed bath with mixer taps and shower above with an Aqate screen. The Villeroy & Boch wash hand basin with Quaker vanity and stainless-steel hand towel rail. There are recessed lights, shaver points and tiles to floor & walls.

A separate WC with double-glazed obscure window to side. This contemporary fitted suite comprises of a low level WC & Villeroy & Boch wash hand basin with Quaker vanity unit. There is a stainless-steel hand towel rail, extractor fan and tiles.

OUTSIDE SUMMARY

From the Utility Room you have access into the double integral Garage which is currently being utilised as a Workshop with a double set of doors & chain-lock for extra security. The boiler is housed here with a doubleglazed obscure window to side.

The single detached Garage has an up & over door with top floor access. There are double doors opening onto the rear garden, power, lighting, and separate isolators. The rear garden begins with an alfresco dining Patio with paved steps walking up to the manicured laid to lawn garden. Flanked to the left side is a swimming pool or natural pool with raised flowerbeds & rockery surrounding. A wishing well for making your dreams come true with further raised laid to lawn with a selection of flowerbeds & shrubs to the centre. There are two mature archways leading into the Secret Garden area with laid to lawn, a selection of fruit trees including apples and pears. The curved hedgerow borders separating the two laid to lawn gardens with paved steps. Ramp leading to your Entertainment Room which has flowerbeds flanked both sides and exposed wooden beams. Natural light via the skylight windows, wooden work surfaces with matching upstands plus sink and drainer with mixer taps. The BBQ area to be able to be the host or hostess with the most and continuing round to a Garden Shed for further storage.

LOCATION

Fillongley is a pleasant village in the north of Warwickshire. It is situated 6 miles east of Bedworth, 7 miles south-west of Nuneaton & of equal distance north-west of Coventry. With ease of access for the NEC, Birmingham Airport, and railway stations with access to London within an hour. Ease of commute onto motorways for the M6, M42 & M69. Primary school and local public house within the village and a selection of social communities too.

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Services

Mains Gas, Water, drainage, Telephone and Electricity

Local Authority

North Warwickshire Borough Council – G

EPC Rating - E

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendors sole agents; Fine & Country Coventry on 02476-50015 and Graham Howell on 07972-616405

Website

For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com/uk/coventry

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 9.00-17.30

Saturday 9.00-16.30

Sunday By Appointment Only

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 31.08.2023

GRAHAM HOWELL PARTNER AGENT

Fine & Country Coventry

Tel: 07972 616405 | 024 7650 0015

Email: graham.howell@fineandcountry.com

Graham is a well-established figure within the property profession before joining Fine & Country team and is a great role model for the brand. He is a passionate expert with a wealth of success stories for helping people with marketing strategies and secure the best price for their home.

His experience affords him to share his knowledge with clients with the added benefit of also being a property expert and has a wealth of experience in learning & development in the industry. This training has been follow by both new and old agents to raise the bar on standards in the industry. Graham lives on the outskirts of Coventry with his son Stan.

Prior coming to Fine & Country, Graham has won numerous awards throughout his 17 years’ experience within the industry.

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