Chris Milnes, 60, scooped the 5,000 sqft new-build property near Poole, in Dorset, and now plans to sell the luxury home so he can become a multi-millionaire.
A dad who grew up in a council house has won a stunning £2.5m home after entering the Omaze Million Pound House Draw without telling his wife and children.
'I spent much of my childhood living in a council flat in Leeds - things like this don't happen to people like me!Chris scooped the 5,000 sqft new-build property near Poole, in Dorset, and now plans to sell the luxury home so he can become a multi-millionaire Chris had recently talked with his wife, Jules about downsizing, but following their massive windfall, they have now put their financial worries behind them.
Chris, a salesman from Pudsey, West Yorkshire, plans to spend a 'big holiday' in the three-tiered home with his family before putting it on the market later this year.The kitchen is equipped with a large central island, banquette seating and a breakfast table facing out over the garden - which opens onto a hardwood deck.
'When I emailed my boss to tell him the news - he called me straightaway to double check I was staying on to finish our latest project.'As soon as I finish the project I'm currently working on, I'll finally retire - then I'll have plenty of time to work on my backhand. Read More Mansion becomes the latest property to go back on the market - as it is sold for £4.2million just six months after it was won in raffle draw He added: 'It's such a lovely coincidence that we live in Pudsey and the Omaze Draw has raised so much money for BBC Children in Need, with the face of the charity, Pudsey Bear, being named after the town!'
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