Primary School Teacher Wins £4 Million Luxury Mansion in Stunning Omaze Draw
A primary school teacher, Hannah Drury, 42, was left in utter disbelief when she won a luxurious £4 million mansion in the Lake District through the Omaze Million Pound House Draw. Initially thinking it was a prank, Hannah was stunned to learn she had indeed scooped the grand prize.
The married mother-of-three, who also received £250,000 in cash, couldn’t believe her luck. The riverside property at Coniston Water, nestled in secluded woodland, provides breathtaking views of the Lake District and offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle.
When Hannah, a trained operatic soprano and music teacher, received the call from Omaze, she assumed it was a joke. She said, “I got a random call on Friday night saying I’d won something from Omaze. At first, I thought it was a friend winding us up. When I didn’t recognize the voice, I assumed we’d won a small cash prize. But when Omaze turned up and revealed I’d won a £4 million mansion, I was speechless. My husband was flabbergasted as he didn’t even know I’d entered.”
Hannah and her husband Richard, 49, who is also a music teacher, celebrated their unexpected windfall by breaking their ‘Dry January’ pledge and popping open a bottle of champagne. “We had planned to do Dry Jan this year, but that went out the window immediately,” Hannah laughed. “If you can’t have a drink when you’ve won a £4 million house, when can you?”
The mansion, redeveloped and redesigned by Omaze, comes mortgage-free with all legal fees covered. The Drury family can choose to live in the house, rent it out for additional income, or sell it to become cash multi-millionaires. Renting the property could bring in a long-term rental value of £4,000 per month, according to local estate agents.
Hannah purchased her winning entry for just £25 as part of an Omaze subscription she had recently signed up for in late December. Her new home features an upside-down design with cozy bedrooms and bathrooms on the ground floor. The upper level boasts a vast open-plan living space, including a luxury kitchen, dining room, and an expansive lounge with spellbinding views of Coniston Water and the surrounding mountains.
The mansion also offers an array of luxurious amenities, including its own workout area and spa room. Additionally, it features a 200-meter stretch of lake frontage with a private, wood-paneled jetty, and six acres of wild woodland, making it a true countryside haven.
The family’s excitement was shared by their children, who were overjoyed at the news. “Our daughter came downstairs the morning after and said she’d dreamt someone had given us a big house. We told her that on this occasion, her dream had come true,” Hannah shared. “We’ve barely slept, and keeping the news a secret from our friends has been tricky, especially with three very chatty children.”
Hannah’s stunning new home offers not just luxurious living but also spectacular views of Coniston Water, the third-largest lake in the Lake District, and the untamed beauty of Grizedale Forest. The family now has the opportunity to enjoy a peaceful retreat with the option to explore the surrounding natural beauty.
Reflecting on her incredible win, Hannah expressed her gratitude and disbelief, “This is a dream come true for our family. We feel incredibly blessed and excited for what the future holds in our new home.”
