A father living in a council house, who won a luxurious mansion through Omaze, has recently sold the property for nearly £1 million less than its original value. The man, named Chris Milnes, aged 61, secured the £2.5 million mansion near Dorset’s Poole in June 2024 after participating in the Million Pound Draw without his family’s knowledge. Despite his initial excitement over the win, coming from a Leeds council estate background, Milnes found the 4,650 square foot newly constructed “big house” challenging to maintain due to its size.
Struggling with the extensive cleaning required, Milnes decided to put the Omaze house on the market. However, selling it turned out to be as arduous as cleaning it, leading him to slash the asking price by almost half.
Initially listed for £2.3 million in January, the mansion’s value was reduced by £200,000 within a few months, dropping further to £1,350,000 by the end of August. Ultimately, a deal was closed at £1.6 million, as reported by MailOnline.
Upon finalization of the sale, the new owner will acquire not only the expansive property but also the furniture it comes with, featuring a spacious open-plan living area, a designer kitchen, and a cinema room.
Milnes expressed his intention to use the sale proceeds to provide his children with opportunities he never had, aiming to purchase a home in West Yorkshire with the funds and visit his son and grandchild in Australia.
Reflecting on the memorable moments shared in the house, Milnes had previously described it as a “dream home” in a delightful location. He mentioned the family’s enjoyment of spending time together at the property, especially during Christmas.
Despite the financial security the win provided, Milnes emphasized the importance of selling the mansion to secure their forever home and ensure a comfortable retirement while offering his children a promising future.
Additionally, Milnes shared his excitement about becoming a grandfather soon and the prospect of spending quality time with his son and grandchild in Australia, made possible by the sale proceeds.
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