The winner of a £4.5million mansion in Cornwall has decided to cash in after listing the property on Rightmove.
June Smith, 74, was given the keys to the three-storey house overlooking Fowey Estuary in May after entering the Omaze draw.
After winning, she told of how she called her children and celebrated by opening a bottle of red wine after her triumph.
The property was said to be the biggest-ever house prize to be given away in a draw in Britain and came mortgage free, with all stamp duty and legal fees covered.
At the time, Ms Smith pledged to “definitely keep it for a while” but has now backtracked after it appeared on property website Rightmove.
Ms Smith confirmed was looking to sell so that the money could help her children and grandchildren “with the next chapter in their lives” – after the family enjoyed one “magical” summer holiday together, reports the Daily Mail.
She said: “Winning this house has been an incredible experience, I still can’t believe it all actually happened to me, it still feels so surreal. I wanted to enjoy at least one family holiday here before I put it on the market.
“We all came and stayed together and absolutely love the house and Cornwall – and my six grandchildren have certainly made the most of it.- The house is just wonderful and it’s been a magical holiday that we’ll remember forever.
“I knew winning this house would be life changing for all my family, and that’s why I’ve decided to sell now, as I want to use the money to help all my children and grandchildren with the next chapter in their lives. The money is going to make such a huge difference to all of us.”
The listing describes the house as “a striking, state-of-the-art waterfront home commanding an elevated position over the Fowey Estuary with uninterrupted, panoramic views.”
Monthly payments are estimated to be £26,467 over 25 years with viewings strictly by appointment with agent JB Estates.
The sale is not the first time a prize draw winner has made such a decision.
Britain’s first Omaze winner, policeman Ian Garrick, from Mablethorpe, Lincs, didn’t hesitate when he heard he had won a £1million-plus house in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire in November 2020.
