1 week Ago By [email protected] (Liam McInerney)
A mother-of-three is still on the lookout for a buyer for the luxurious home she won in an Omaze prize draw after putting it up for sale last year. Rachael Reid, 54, was the lucky winner of the stunning six-bedroom bungalow located near Farnham, Surrey, in July. She won the impressive property, complete with a 40ft indoor heated swimming pool and a gym set within 1.
4 acres, after spending merely £10 to enter the competition. In pursuit of realising the property's value, she placed it on the market through Rightmove, with Savills as her agent, back in December, setting the price at £2,950,000. However, according to recent information, the listing saw a reduction of £200,000 on March 25.
The property is now on offer for £2,750,000, which still represents a huge windfall for Rachael and her husband Darren, with who she has been married for 30 years. The couple spent several months residing in the estate before deciding to sell it. Explaining her choice to exchange the house for a considerable amount of money, Rachael, who hails from Inverness, previously shared: "I still can't believe it really happened to us - winning a multi-million-pound house in Surrey has changed our lives forever.
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. "The money I also got as part of my big win means if we wanted to, we could stay here for years and never have to worry about any costs - but we love where we live now, so we've decided to sell up and cash in – so we can buy an amazing house a bit closer to all our family and friends 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! "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 property listing on Rightmove, provided by Savills, describes the six-bedroom residence as: "This immaculate six bedroom property has been developed to a very high standard to create a contemporary country home with stylish interiors throughout." Embellishing the description, it notes that the renovated bungalow is complemented by a detached pool house featuring a shower, gym, sauna, and changing room. The elegant entrance is marked by a vast gravel driveway and double carport, leading to solid wood electric gates.
The property boasts a modern design with an expansive entrance hallway that leads into a drawing room complete with a vaulted ceiling, offering views over the secluded garden. A particular highlight is a Purbeck stone chimney fireplace. The kitchen and dining space are defined by exquisite oak flooring and feature a central island with a breakfast bar.
Other notable rooms include a generous living room, a study, and a master suite that boasts a seating area, French doors to the patio, an expansive walk-in closet, and a breathtaking en-suite bathroom. Beyond its interior, the property offers an al fresco kitchen equipped with concrete work surfaces and integrated cupboards, alongside an open fireplace perfect for chilly evenings. The 1.
4-acre grounds are meticulously landscaped, featuring both manicured gardens and a secluded wooded area. Savills describe the setting as a "sought-after village" with the property positioned just four miles from Farnham and approximately 8.9 miles from Guildford.
This location is praised as "well-located" for those commuting. Upon its listing, a representative from Omaze remarked: "Whatever their circumstances, all Omaze winners have several fantastic life changing options available to them. Omaze is immensely proud to have created 35 millionaires whilst also raising more than £81 million for good causes in the UK since it launched here.
" Before publishing this story, Savills estate agents were contacted regarding the price reduction but they opted not to comment..
