‘Why I’m promoting my Omaze home with indoor pool and gymnasium after simply 5 months’
Rachael Reid, 54, scooped the stunning six-bed bungalow near Farnham, Surrey in July but while her time there was been ‘magical’ she has now decided to put the property on the market
A mum who hit the jackpot by winning a house in an Omaze prize draw has decided to sell the property.
Rachael Reid, 54, won the stunning six-bedroom bungalow near Farnham, Surrey in July, which has been enjoyed by her family for several months. The home features 1.4 acres of land, a 40ft heated indoor pool, and a gym.
But now Rachael and her husband Darren, 56, have chosen to list the house for sale at just under £3 million, a hefty profit considering the £10 entry fee for the competition.
Rachael, who works in childcare in Inverness said: “I still can’t believe it really happened to us – winning a multi-million-pound house in Surrey has changed our lives forever.”
She added: “We’ve really enjoyed spending time at the house – it’s been magical and the whole family has loved it. All the locals have been lovely and welcoming – it’s a fantastic area.”
Despite the possibility of living cost-free for years due to the additional prize money, Rachael and her family prefer their current home and are looking to buy closer to their loved ones in Scotland.
“The money from the sale will change everything for the entire family – it’s just incredible – we’re all so excited for the future – we might even build our very own Omazing house! ” she said.
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“Entering Omaze was the best decision I ever made – I wish anyone who enters the best of luck, if it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone.”
The renovated abode, nestled in a coveted village, boasts a separate pool house replete with shower, gym, sauna and changing facilities, offering a spa-like retreat. As you drive through impressive solid wood electric gates, you are greeted by a spacious gravel driveway and double carport.
Following an extensive refurbishment, the property is the epitome of modern architectural flair fused with opulent design to craft sublime living spaces. Greeting visitors is a grand entrance hallway leading to a drawing room with a soaring vaulted ceiling, with sights over the private garden at the rear and accentuated by a distinctive Purbeck stone chimney fireplace that’s echoed on the exterior.
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The kitchen dining area is laid with oak floors, with the kitchen itself featuring an island breakfast bar and shaker-style oak units equipped with an extensive array of Siemens appliances, induction hob by Liebherr, and a tap that dispenses boiling filtered water. Moreover, the home comprises ample living space and a discrete study.
The property is marketed on Rightmove via Savills for an asking price of £2,950,000.
An Omaze spokesperson said: “All Omaze winners are free to decide if they live in their new house, rent it out for a supplementary income or sell it whenever they wish, to become a cash multi-millionaire – they can put it on the market the day they get the keys – the choice is entirely theirs.”
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They further added: “Omaze Grand Prize winners also receive £250,000 in cash to maintain their new property and help them settle in.”
The spokesperson highlighted the transparency of the process by saying: “Estimated running costs for each house are available for entrants to view on the Omaze website. If they decide to keep the house, they could afford to comfortably stay for many years using just the £250,000 settling in money.
“All Omaze properties come with no mortgage and no stamp duty or legal fees to pay. The properties also come with all the furniture featured in the adverts.”
The spokesperson added: “Omaze styles each property with well over a hundred thousand pounds worth of furnishings and essentials, so they are all ready for a winner to enjoy as soon as they get the keys.”
“As well as the £250,000 they receive, it’s worth bearing in mind that if a winner was already paying rent or a mortgage for their previous property, the money saved could also go towards the running costs of their new home.”
“Alternatively, if they do already own a property, they could choose to keep it and rent it out as a supplementary income. Should winners wish to rent out their new property, they can achieve long-term rental values of thousands of pounds a month.
“Whatever their circumstances, all Omaze winners have several fantastic life changing options available to them.
“Omaze is immensely proud to have created 32 millionaires whilst also raising more than £67 million for good causes in the UK since it launched here.”
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