Omaze Lake District House

Sandwichgen · 2024-11-14T14:10:24+00:00

I'm salivating. Anyone tracked it down?

Original poster

Sandwichgen · 26/12/2024 19:32

Thanks for the info, CouchSpid

OP posts:

Jc2001 · 26/12/2024 19:27

MorrisZapp · 15/11/2024 11:00

It's got holiday home written all over it, who could afford to run it? I suppose you could rent it out in high season but it would become a second job wouldn't it.

Well if I got the house for free and didn't have a mortgage I could probably afford to run it.

CouchSpud · 26/12/2024 18:46

TamzinGrey · 25/12/2024 17:46

Just found the house on Streetview and now I've gone right off it. In order to access the lovely lakeside area of the garden you have to cross a public road, which is cleverly hidden from view in the advertising photos.
I entered before I discovered this, so if anyone would like to buy it from me when I win please feel free to get in touch.

The road here is a non issue. Busier in summer, but cars go slow.

CouchSpud · 26/12/2024 18:45

ruffler45 · 25/12/2024 09:17

Does it come with surveys (structural or otherwise) else you could be winning a money pit....

Is it anywhere near the shops, hospital etc with frequent public transport ?

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It’s near Ulverston. Which has supermarkets, schools and trains station. Barrow is nearest hospital. Which is about half hr drive.

CouchSpud · 26/12/2024 18:43

Barney16 · 25/12/2024 08:43

I think it's too remote but my DP would adore it. I will enter but I literally never win anything. Hope springs eternal.

Its only 15 mins drive from a large town

TamzinGrey · 25/12/2024 17:46

Just found the house on Streetview and now I've gone right off it. In order to access the lovely lakeside area of the garden you have to cross a public road, which is cleverly hidden from view in the advertising photos.
I entered before I discovered this, so if anyone would like to buy it from me when I win please feel free to get in touch.

ruffler45 · 25/12/2024 09:17

Does it come with surveys (structural or otherwise) else you could be winning a money pit....

Is it anywhere near the shops, hospital etc with frequent public transport ?

TorroFerney · 25/12/2024 09:16

MasterBeth · 25/12/2024 08:29

Why worry about any of this? You're not going to win it.

Well that’s not true, someone will win it. I work with someone who won one.

SlebBB · 25/12/2024 09:03

Pogggle · 15/11/2024 11:19

It last sold in Feb 2024 for £2.7 million, and Omaze are marketing it as worth £4 million. That's a hell of a jump in 9 months

Someone posted a link to Ashdown Jones house particulars, they are renowned for this.

SophWin · 25/12/2024 08:51

Pogggle · 15/11/2024 11:19

It last sold in Feb 2024 for £2.7 million, and Omaze are marketing it as worth £4 million. That's a hell of a jump in 9 months

It seems to have had a makeover, certainly since the photos in the link posted above.
New kitchen, leisure, and all new furniture too. ( probably not a millions worth though)

lillylallylu · 25/12/2024 08:51

how do they vet the winners?

Hekett · 25/12/2024 08:49

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Withdrawn at the poster's request.

What?

Barney16 · 25/12/2024 08:43

I think it's too remote but my DP would adore it. I will enter but I literally never win anything. Hope springs eternal.

PromoJoJo · 25/12/2024 08:41

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seasonofmellowfruitfulness · 25/12/2024 08:39

That house is lush.

MasterBeth · 25/12/2024 08:29

Why worry about any of this? You're not going to win it.

SuzyGrf · 25/12/2024 08:26

It's called Deer Close. You can find details on housing websites. I think it would cost a huge amount in upkeep.

FancyBiscuitsLevel · 15/11/2024 18:26

They get away with claiming a higher value because most people realise it’s still a £3m house. That said, on here loads of people were saying the one in Fowley was “unsellable” white elephant, wasn’t worth anywhere near the amount they claimed etc. it sold for only a little under the claimed value within a short period being for sale.

I also don’t understand the posts saying “but the council tax! How would I run it?” - you get another £250k cash on top of the house and the stamp duty and fees are already paid.

SlipperyLizard · 15/11/2024 11:48

I’ve never entered one of these draws before as they’re often too far away, but that house would be DH’s dream, so have taken the plunge.

It has been built to be very energy efficient, so I imagine the gas/electric running costs would be less than my current house!

Eraserbread · 15/11/2024 11:36

LadyGabriella · 15/11/2024 11:34

Not worth the 4 mil they’re claiming.

It feels like none of the houses are ever worth as much as they say. How do they get away with it?

LadyGabriella · 15/11/2024 11:34

Not worth the 4 mil they’re claiming.

Flopsythebunny · 15/11/2024 11:28

Ellmau · 15/11/2024 00:38

I don't love the house itself, and I imagine it would be ruinously expensive to keep up, but those views are amazing.

The 100k the winner gets on top would pay utilities and council tax for a good while

FancyBiscuitsLevel · 15/11/2024 11:27

I reckon that’s another one that’s a £3m tops house- they may have done work to it but not over a million added to the value. Still, this one is love to win! I think I’d keep it as a holiday home rented out until we are the far side of A levels for dcs and then move in, it’s the first one since the Fowley house that I’d actually want to live in.

JurassicPark4Eva · 15/11/2024 11:27

Looks like they've turned the bloody garage into the spa. FFS. No use to me!

Eraserbread · 15/11/2024 11:22

It's just down the road from me. I'm desperate to win it, It's much more impressive than my little barn conversion, But, then I doubt I could afford the upkeep!