A grandfather nearly missed out on profitable a £2 million mansion in Devon and £250,000 in money as a result of he was on his technique to the pub.
Tom Steenson, 64, was on the best way to fulfill some buddies when Omaze knocked on his door to inform him he’d received the most recent Million Pound Home Draw.
Fortunately, Tom’s spouse Carole, 58, answered the door as a substitute and instantly referred to as his cellphone to inform him in regards to the life-changing information.
The grandfather of two nearly did not reply as he thought it would ‘intervene with my journey to the pub’, however fortunately he is aware of to not ignore his spouse – and instantly rushed residence to search out out what he had received.
Tom, who purchased his multi-million-pound profitable entry for simply £20, as a part of his Omaze subscription, is now the proud proprietor of a recent, luxurious home close to the picturesque coastal city of Exmouth.
The property comes full with a heated swimming pool in addition to spectacular panoramic views of the encompassing surroundings and shoreline.
Tom Steenson, 64, and his spouse Carole, 58, standing exterior his up to date, luxurious home close to the picturesque coastal city of Exmouth
The southeast-facing backyard to the rear contains an elevated terrace, heated swimming pool, an space of garden and far-reaching views throughout the encompassing fields and out to sea
It additionally options an out of doors seating space that provides spectacular panoramic views of the encompassing surroundings and shoreline
Elated Tom, from Bolton, mentioned: ‘It was simply one other Friday actually.
‘I used to be off to get a haircut after which deliberate to go straight to the pub for an finish of the week beer with buddies, so I used to be out when Omaze got here knocking.
‘She referred to as me to say Omaze have been at our home, however I very almost ignored it as I believed it would intervene with my journey to the pub! Clearly, I all the time reply when my spouse calls, and thank goodness I do because it actually paid off this time!
‘We did not know what I would received at that time, so I requested her if it was the home, and she or he mentioned I should not have thought so, neither of us anticipated it actually.
‘I skipped going to the pub and rushed residence as a substitute. Lacking that pint made me a millionaire, it is the most effective pint I’ve by no means had!
‘Our daughter came visiting and we celebrated with a few bottles of champagne and an enormous Chinese language takeaway! For as soon as the fortune cookies have been right!’
His superb new property comes mortgage-free, with all stamp obligation and authorized charges lined.
He additionally scooped a whopping £250,000 in money to assist him settle in and may resolve to both stay in the home, lease it out for a supplementary earnings or promote it each time he needs to change into a money multi-millionaire.
If he decides to lease it out, native property brokers estimate the property may obtain a long-term rental worth of between £6,000 to £7,000 per 30 days.
On his new home he mentioned: ‘The home is simply magnificent, it appears to be like like one thing out of a movie! It isn’t unfair to say it is a bit nicer than the place we at the moment stay!
‘My spouse is part time cleaner and cleans homes like this now and again – however we by no means thought we might find yourself proudly owning one!
‘We love the home, there’s a great deal of area for all our family and friends to come back and keep.
‘The pool appears to be like nice! It is a bit nippy at present but when I had my trunks I would positively be tempted to dive in!
‘Devon is gorgeous, we love being within the countryside and by the ocean. Waking as much as these rolling hills and sea views won’t ever get boring.’
The kitchen and breakfast room contains a big central island with a breakfast bar and Corian worktops, stylish fitted models and built-in Siemens home equipment
Upstairs, the spacious touchdown offers a seating space that leads off into three superbly appointed double bedrooms. The primary flooring additionally has a household toilet (pictured) with a separate walk-in bathe
The grand prize comes mortgage-free, with all stamp obligation and authorized charges lined, and winners can resolve to both stay there, lease it out for an earnings or promote it each time they want to change into a multi-millionaire
Tom added: ‘This win means we’ll by no means have to fret about cash ever once more – it is a dream come true. I may retire early, however my boss would not have to fret as I will hold working for some time but, I like to remain busy.
‘Our grandkids are going to like this place, they’ve already deliberate an enormous pool celebration.
‘Our son lives in Australia and if this place would not get him again for Christmas, nothing will! We will fly him over now after all – possibly enterprise class if he performs his playing cards proper!
‘We’ll positively get pleasure from the home for a bit, however we’ll probably promote it, possibly subsequent yr, as the cash we’ll get is life-changing for your entire household.
‘Due to £250k we have pocketed as a part of the win, we may afford to remain right here for ten years if we wished to. Promoting and banking the money would allow us to assist all our youngsters and grandchildren – it is a generational legacy for our household. We may assist our youngsters get on the property ladder now – it is all very thrilling!’
Tom and Carole have lived of their present two-bedroom home in Maidstone since 2021. They’ve a son and daughter in addition to two grandchildren. In addition they have a Cocker Spaniel referred to as Dazzle.
Tom has labored in coaching and growth for the motor trade for 38 years.
His new house is a powerful instance of recent structure.
It has been meticulously designed to have fun the encompassing panorama – with full-height home windows operating the total size of the property, providing breathtaking views of the Devonshire countryside from nearly each room, while additionally permitting pure mild to pour in and fill your entire residence.
The 4,200 sq. toes property combines elegant styling with high-quality, bespoke fittings and modern-day conveniences. It options glossy architectural traces and an open-concept design that seamlessly merges indoor and out of doors dwelling.
It has a powerful atrium with a skylight overhead to offer a improbable sense of area and light-weight. The guts of the house is the double top sitting and eating room area, with a galleried touchdown above and sliding glass doorways under that open onto the manicured rear gardens.
The well-proportioned kitchen and breakfast room additionally options sliding glass doorways to the gardens and contains a big central island with a breakfast bar and Corian worktops, stylish fitted models and built-in Siemens home equipment.
The bottom flooring has a big open plan lounge and eating space for Tom to entertain or calm down in. There’s additionally a research overlooking the gardens.
The guts of the house is the double top sitting and eating room area, with a galleried touchdown above and sliding glass doorways under that open onto the manicured rear gardens
The property additionally options glossy architectural traces and an open-concept design that seamlessly merges indoor and out of doors dwelling
It has been meticulously designed to have fun the encompassing panorama – with full-height home windows operating the total size of the property
Upstairs, the spacious touchdown offers a seating space that leads off into three superbly appointed double bedrooms. These embody the beneficiant principal bed room, full with dressing room and en suite toilet. The primary flooring additionally has a household toilet with a separate walk-in bathe.
Adjoining to the primary home is a sublime visitor annexe, with self-contained kitchenette and en suite.
The southeast-facing backyard to the rear contains an elevated terrace, swimming pool, an space of garden and far-reaching views throughout the encompassing fields and out to sea.
In addition to making Tom a multi-millionaire, the Omaze Million Pound Home Draw, Devon, raised £3.5 million for Marketing campaign Towards Residing Miserably (CALM).
CALM’s providers have by no means been wanted extra. Its suicide prevention helpline solutions a name each 59 seconds. The charity says that answering so many calls is a continuing problem.
Somebody within the UK dies by suicide each 90 minutes. It is now the main reason for loss of life for younger folks and males below 50.
The cash raised from the partnership with Omaze is the only greatest donation within the charity’s historical past and can make a transformational distinction.
It is going to go in direction of CALM’s suicide prevention providers together with their life-saving helpline to assist extra folks discover hope and a purpose to remain, maintaining extra households and family members collectively.
The Omaze partnership was backed by comic and CALM Patron, Romesh Ranganathan, who was delighted with the ‘unbelievable’ quantity raised.
Simon Gunning, CEO of CALM mentioned; ‘We knew this partnership with Omaze can be game-changing for us, however that is means past what we imagined. £3.5 million is an unbelievable, life-saving quantity and will imply we’re in a position to safeguard our suicide prevention helpline for the subsequent two years and save so many lives within the course of.
‘At a time when our providers have by no means been wanted extra, this cash can be important in guaranteeing folks get the help they should finish their distress, not their lives.
‘So, a large thanks from everybody at Marketing campaign Towards Residing Miserably! Each single one who entered the draw has helped us elevate this unbelievable quantity.’
James Oakes, Chief Worldwide Officer at Omaze, mentioned: ‘Everybody at Omaze is thrilled that Tom has received this particular home in Devon, while additionally contributing to the £3.5 million raised for CALM, a charity meaning loads to him.
‘Omaze presents folks the prospect to win superb homes, like this unbelievable home in Devon, while additionally introducing charities to new audiences that they would not usually attain – it is an actual win-win for entrants and our charity companions. We’re immensely proud that the Omaze neighborhood has now raised over £63 million for good causes throughout the UK.’
