The dinner lady had “no idea” she had won £3million at her Cornish home

A dinner lady has gone from rags to riches by winning a stunning £3 million Omaze dream home. Rose Doyle, 73, subscribes to Omaze and enters the draw, so when she found out she was the winner, she had no idea what she had won.

The grandmother from Birmingham was stunned to find she now owns a £3.1m five-bedroom house with a hot tub and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside near St Agnes, with all legal fees covered and 100,000 of pounds sterling. in cash thrown in for good measure.

Rose said her family “won’t have to struggle” as much as she did because of the “life-changing” win, adding that her husband is now looking at retirement and can afford to put his feet up.

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Rose said: “When they confirmed the award I was an emotional wreck! This win is life changing – it’s fantastic for our family’s future – they won’t have to struggle as much as we did.

“I’ve been an Omaze subscriber for a while now, and to be honest, because I know I’m automatically entered into every draw, I don’t keep track of all the houses every time, so I had no idea what I won. the first.

“We thought maybe a little holiday in Cornwall or a few hundred pounds – we never thought for a minute that we’d won a £3million house there – things like that just don’t happen it happens to people like us”.

Rose, who retired from her job as a sales assistant at an insurance resale company after 17 years, also had a second job as a dinner lady at a local elementary school.

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Her husband Tony has worked as a gas engineer for the past 25 years – but is now seriously considering early retirement after their big win.

Rose said the news was celebrated in the local community: “All our neighbors came out in the streets to congratulate – they were all so happy for us – I know how much this win means to our family.

“After everyone left we had a few large brandies to calm our nerves, it all still feels like a dream – we’re expecting someone to wake us up at any moment.”

Rose and Tony, who have been together for 46 years, have lived in the same three-bedroom house in Birmingham for 44 years.

They have two children – a daughter, 51, and a son, 49, and four grandchildren – two of whom Blake, 16, and Rosie, 14, currently live with them.

Rose says the new home “is absolutely gorgeous” and she “will never get tired of walking out on the balcony and taking in these amazing views.”

She said: “We’ve been to Cornwall once before in the Eighties for a family holiday – we never imagined we’d own a £3million mansion here one day, we just don’t I can understand.”

“My sister Moreen just bought a caravan in Brean, but I think this tops it!

“We’ve got a big family so we’re going to be very popular this summer, the phone won’t stop ringing as they all want to book their holidays here.”

Speaking about their plans with the prize, Rose explained: “I’m not sure what we’re going to do long-term yet – we’re definitely going to enjoy it as a family for a bit – whatever we decide to do will work. to change all our lives for the better – it’s a real miracle.”

The family’s new home is located just minutes from St Agnes Beach and is in an elevated position offering stunning views of the idyllic village as well as one of Cornwall’s famous historic motor houses.

With a private driveway leading to a landscaped courtyard with ample parking – all framed by trees and nature-filled gardens – the house itself is an outstanding example of modern architecture.

The home features a spacious entrance hall with natural stone floor and vaulted ceiling, a large open plan kitchen, dining and family area with oak floorboards.

Downstairs there are also two double bedrooms and a bathroom with a freestanding bath and large separate shower – as well as a cloakroom and utility room.

The first floor, which is accessed via a grand granite staircase, has three bedrooms – the en-suite master bedroom has stunning views over St Agnes and access to a rear balcony with more beautiful views.

In addition there is a garden room/studio, a versatile space suitable for a home office, with a window overlooking the house.

The front of the house has a stone terrace and the gardens have been beautifully landscaped.

The home is in the perfect setting for Rose to enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty.

As well as making Rose a multi-millionaire, the Omaze Million Pound House Draw, Cornwall, raised £3.1m for WWF – the world’s leading independent conservation organization working to save endangered species, protecting and restoring habitats and addressing global threats to the planet such as climate change, the food system and deforestation.

WWF works tirelessly with communities, governments, scientists, advocates and business leaders to stop the destruction of nature, ensure a safe climate and bring our world back to life.

WWF works to restore marine wildlife homes and carbon stores around our UK coast through their work with local communities on kelp farming and seagrass planting.

Seaweed farming is an important part of the solution to the climate crisis, which also supports local communities and secures livelihoods.

Growing seaweed for animal feed could one day help reduce deforestation and convert land for pasture and cropland, which are currently responsible for 25 percent of all global greenhouse gas emissions.

Ensuring the UK government tackles the nature and climate crisis alongside food production is also a major priority for WWF, as is empowering young people and teachers to take action on nature and climate.

Funding from the Omaze partnership will help expand the organization’s youth ambassador program to engage more young people in decision-making around nature restoration.

Tanya Steele, CEO at WWF said: “At such a crucial time for our planet, we are delighted and so grateful to Omaze and everyone who took part in the Omaze Million Pound House draw in Cornwall, which raised 3.1 phenomenal millions of pounds for the WWF.

“The money raised through this draw will go towards our vital work protecting wildlife and restoring nature, both on our doorstep in the UK and around the world.

“Thank you Omaze and everyone who entered.

“This partnership will greatly assist us in our fight to bring the world back to life.”

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