I won amazing £3.5million mansion after spending just £35 – here’s why my neighbours thought I was crazy
A DAD has revealed his joy at scooping an amazing £3.5m mansion for just £35… and how his neighbours thought he was crazy.
Will Satherley, 40, won his dream home in the Cotswolds mortgage free as well as £100,000 in cash in the Omaze Million Pound House Draw.
Will, from Cardiff, Wales, was in the garden of the home he shares with his wife Carrie and their two young sons building a new play area for the kids when he received the incredible news.
He said: “I’d been working in the garden and was covered in wood chippings when I saw a couple of missed calls – I almost ignored them.
“I’m glad I didn’t as it was Omaze calling to let me know I’d won a prize.
“We didn’t know how best to celebrate as we were still in shock, so we just had a few friends over and shared takeaway pizza and a bottle or two of fizz.”
In fact, he was so stunned that he ended up finishing off the play area at 4am as he couldn’t sleep from the excitement, joking: “The neighbours must’ve wondered what I was up to.”
Will and Carrie, who both work in finance, will now be able to move their family to the stunning four-bed country house in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire.
The 4,250 sq ft property comes complete with a gorgeous kitchen, spacious living area and extensive garden.
All the amenities are provided, including a Siemens dishwasher and Bora induction hob.
It even boasts a heated 10 meter swimming pool and well-stocked gym.
The delighted dad-of-two added: “The best thing we’d ever won as a family before this was six fairy cakes in a pub quiz in Machynlleth.
“This definitely tops that – it’s a life-changing win for all our family.
“We love the Cotswolds and have holidayed here before, it was always a bit of a nightmare trying to find a place to stay during the summer but looks like we won’t have that problem this year.”
Should they decide to rent the house out instead, local agents estimate that it could earn them up to £10,00 a month.
The prize draw raised more than £2 million for the NSPCC and Will plans to run the Cardiff half marathon later this year to raise money for the charity.
He joked: “My run might not match the £2,150,000 Omaze raised but every little helps – I can start training in my new home gym now.”
NSPCC chief executive Sir Peter Wanless thanked Omaze for their fundraising efforts,
The money will go towards the Speak out Stay Safe programme teaching children how to recognise signs of abuse and bullying, he added.