Grant Carson, from Glasgow, gained the home close to Ambleside and an additional £100,000 after getting into the Omaze prize draw. The money raised by way of entries went to the Dogs Trust.
Mr Carson stated: “When the Omaze crew rang my doorbell I couldn’t fairly consider it at first, it’s not your common Friday night time that somebody involves your door and tells you that you just’ve gained a £2,500,000 home! I’ve by no means actually gained something earlier than this, however now I may be one of many luckiest males in Scotland!”
Omaze provides out entries to completely different prize attracts, together with the ‘million-pound home draw’ that Mr Carson entered. 80 per cent of the online proceeds from the competitions go to charity, with Omaze retaining the distinction. Omaze claims that the prize draw raised £850,000 for the Dogs Trust.
Owen Sharp, the chief government of the Dogs Trust, stated: “This prize draw is a tremendous alternative for the general public to assist our work and alter the lives of many dogs.”
The lounge in Mr Carson’s new home (Image: Omaze)
The home is a brief drive from Windermere and Ambleside. The stamp responsibility and authorized charges are coated.
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When Omaze got here to his home in Glasgow, they took him by way of a recreation of ‘memorise that prize’ the place Mr Carson needed to keep in mind an inventory of potential prizes that he was given.
On the checklist was a set of housekeys and as soon as he stated that he was given the keys to the property.
The outside seating space, with views over the fells (Image: Omaze)
The property is 6,000 sq ft and was constructed within the 18th century. When Mr Carson noticed the home, he known as it ‘unbelievable.’ He additionally complimented the inside design and the view.
According to native property brokers, Mr Carson might cost as much as £3,000 per 30 days for long-term leases.
Mr Carson receiving £100,000 in his new kitchen (Image: Omaze)
