A mother-of-two from Devon has won a £4 million mansion in Cheshire's exclusive 'Golden Triangle' after her husband initially thought the prize was a lifetime supply of sausages. Emily Ward, 48, secured the keys to the four-bedroom property in Alderley Edge through Omaze's Million Pound House Draw, which also came with £250,000 in cash.
When Omaze arrived to deliver the news, Emily and her husband Richard, 60, were out buying tent pegs. Neighbours reached them via WhatsApp, and Richard misread a T-shirt image as a sandwich, leading him to believe they had won food. Emily explained: 'At first, my husband thought we'd won a lifetime supply of sausages, but then we realised it was actually a £4 million house instead, now that’s a real banger!'
The property, located in the prestigious Alderley Edge Conservation Area, boasts over 6,300 sq ft of living space, including a double-height lounge, indoor pool, sauna, gym, wine store, and panoramic countryside views. It is mortgage-free with all legal costs covered. Emily, who bought the winning ticket for £25, said: 'It's crazy to think that I might bump into Wayne or Coleen Rooney when popping out for a pint of milk!'
Emily and Richard, who have seven children and four grandchildren between them, celebrated at the pub and with a champagne dinner. They are considering whether to move in, rent out the property, or sell it. Emily added: 'This win means we can think about cutting back on work and just enjoying spending more time as a family.'
