Hillary McManus, 30, and her husband Franco, 34, were overjoyed to discover that they were the lucky winners of a luxurious house located in the heart of Victoria Park worth more than £5 million. The stunning property boasts a gym, games room, and spa facilities that include a jacuzzi and sauna.
The couple, who recently tied the knot, were in disbelief when they found out that Hillary’s £20 entry had secured them the most valuable prize ever to be won in a UK prize draw. The house comes mortgage-free, and the generous prize package also includes £250,000 in cash to assist with their new life in their dream home.
Hillary, a secondary school teacher originally from London, shared her excitement by saying, “One minute we were sitting at home planning a regular Friday night, and the next thing we knew, we had won a £5 million house in London. Our lives have been transformed in an instant. It was definitely not your average Friday night!”
The couple, who have been together for eight years, had been living in a modest three-bedroom house in Nottinghamshire, which they purchased for £250,000 last year after saving diligently for a deposit over four years. Hillary expressed her disbelief at their incredible win, stating that they feel like the luckiest people in the world.
Furthermore, the Million Pound House Draw, which raised an impressive £4 million for London’s Air Ambulance charity in just six weeks, was supported by ex-England football captain David Beckham. The charity’s CEO, Jonathan Jenkins, expressed his gratitude to the Omaze community for their record-breaking contributions, which surpassed the £15 million target set to replace the charity’s helicopters.
The charity’s fundraising efforts have been a huge success, ensuring that they can continue to provide life-saving services across the city whenever they are needed most. Hillary praised the charity’s work as a “worthy cause” and was thrilled to have contributed to such a meaningful initiative through the prize draw.
The newlyweds are now looking forward to starting their new life in their spectacular £5 million home, which has brought an unexpected and exciting twist to their journey as a married couple. Their story serves as a reminder that sometimes, extraordinary opportunities can come knocking when least expected, transforming ordinary moments into unforgettable experiences.
