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Omaze 2026 Windermere

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flatscreen123 · 27/03/2026 23:47

Omaze are back in the Lake District, with this house.
https://omaze.co.uk/pages/lake-district-v?_gl=1adedjq_upMQ.._gaMzg0MjY0MDEwLjE3NzQ2NTMyMTM._ga_BTNN8K2NFB*czE3NzQ2NTMyMTMkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzQ2NTMyMTMkajYwJGwwJGgw.
Looks like it's on Old Hall Road which is private hence no google streetview.
Valued at £5 million with a boat house a short walk away.
I'll take it for £20, but if I was shopping for a £5 mill pad this is not it.
Your thoughts?

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HairyToity · 28/03/2026 07:50

I wouldn't buy it. If I won I'd either sell, or decide I'd earn more than the interest in bank, by running it as a luxury holiday let, and also having it as a holiday home for myself when unoccupied.

OuterSpaced · 28/03/2026 11:31

It looks like an overpriced, tasteless eyesore.
The lake is now the new blackpool is it not?

DilemmaDelilah · 28/03/2026 12:28

I would have one lovely holiday with the family (adult children and grandchildren) and then sell it.

flatscreen123 · 29/03/2026 12:33

HairyToity · 28/03/2026 07:50

I wouldn't buy it. If I won I'd either sell, or decide I'd earn more than the interest in bank, by running it as a luxury holiday let, and also having it as a holiday home for myself when unoccupied.

Probably the best idea for me too with this one.
For me the neighbours are far too close and there are no luxuries like pool,
hot-tub, gym sauna or cinema room that I'd want at this price. Would also be concerned that someone could build a big boat house on the bit of foreshore in front and bang goes the biggest selling point, the lake view.
Speaking of boat house, as someone with no interest in boating, what would you do with it? Obviously keep a boat underneath, but upstairs? Do you come in from a hard days boating(yawn) and have a cup of tea up there when your house is just up the road? It would probably sell for good money.

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