EXCLUSIVE: Widower who won keys to dream £2.5million Omaze Lake District home puts the house up for sale six months later – with 10% added onto the price tag
- Grant Carson, 58, purchased 850 tickets for £100 in order to win the home
- The property is just a short drive from popular beauty spot Lake Windermere
A widower who won the keys to a dream £2.5 million country home in the Lake District has put the house up for sale six months later – with ten per cent added onto the price tag.
Grant Carson, 58, won the six-bedroom farmhouse plus £100,000 in an Omaze Million Pound draw in January of this year.
Mr Carson, from Glasgow, who was diagnosed with arthritis as a child, only gave up his disabilities charity job of 27 years the previous month to become a freelance consultant.
His multi-million pound winnings came after he bought 850 entries for £100 in the draw which raised £850,000 for the Dogs Trust charity.
At the time, he talked of moving to the Lakes and possibly buying a dog, but now it appears he’s changed his mind, and the house is on the market for £2.75 million.
Grant Carson, 58, won the £2.5 million country home in the Lake District (pictured) in an Omaze Million Pound draw in January of this year
Mr Carson (pictured) has now listed the home for £2.75 million, just months after he paid £100 for 850 tickets for it
The sitting room is set on stone flags, with window seats offering more picturesque views down the South Lakeland Valley
The beautifully finished five-bedroom 18th century farmhouse is set in more than eight acres of land offering incredible 360-degree panoramic views – just a short drive from Lake Windermere.
Estate agents Hackney & Leigh in Kendal describe the property as ‘A superb country home set in eight acres of meadow, pasture land and gardens, and its elevated location gives the most delightful southerly and westerly views over the surrounding area.’
Mr Carson had worked for a charity in Glasgow for 27 years helping disabled people with all aspects of life – specialising in employment and accessible housing.
But in December 2022, he decided to embark on a new career path as a freelance consultant helping organisations to meet the needs of disabled customers.
His wife Ruth passed away in 2011.
The couple had been together for over 25 years, meeting at college when they were both teenagers.
He has lived in his current three-bedroom semi-detached house in Glasgow for 17 years.
He was was diagnosed with chronic arthritis when he was just seven years old, which regular long walks could prove challenging.
But he said as he took the keys of the home which is surrounded by such ‘idyllic countryside’ and he can ‘definitely afford a dog walker’ making it the perfect time to finally own a dog.
He said: ‘I love the Lake District, it’s one of the most beautiful places in the country, I’m still pinching myself that I actually own a house here. I’m not sure what I’ll do long-term yet, but I’m going to move in for a while and enjoy it.
‘Whatever I decide, it’s a truly life changing win for me.
The home has been described as a ‘superb country home set in eight acres of meadow, pasture land and gardens’
Whoever purchases the property could have a very lucrative holiday let on their hands
There is a three-hour walk round route walk over to the Punchbowl at Crosthwaite, or alternatively another lovely round route walk via Staveley – for those who are feeling more adventurous
There is an ensuite bathroom, with twin wash basins, a freestanding tub with shower and accompanying dressing room all providing a sumptuous spa-like feel
The home possesses a number of different spots for socialising and entertaining
‘Having worked at a charity for so long, I know first-hand how important it is to raise money, I think these Omaze draws are fantastic for the charitable sector.’
The farmhouse boasts a tree-lined garden with an extended patio area built on original farmyard cobbles, and is surrounded by wild hay meadows and rolling green hills.
The 6,000 sq ft, 18th century property was renovated while retaining its original features.
The sitting room is set on stone flags, with window seats offering more picturesque views down the South Lakeland Valley.
The hallway leads into the hub of the home, an open plan kitchen that sits on a Cumbrian oak floor leading onto a dining area. An open fire in the living area adds to the cosy, welcoming feel of the house.
The main bedroom celebrates the surrounding countryside through the triple aspect windows that provide a cascade of natural light.
There is an ensuite bathroom, with twin wash basins, a freestanding tub with shower and accompanying dressing room all providing a sumptuous spa-like feel.
The rural idyll also boasts a standalone guest suite with vaulted ceilings and its own kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and living space.
The property is just a short drive away from popular beauty spot, Lake Windermere (pictured)
Its ‘elevated location gives the most delightful southerly and westerly views over the surrounding area’
The house features an open plan kitchen that sits on a Cumbrian oak floor leading onto a dining area
The 6,000 sq ft, 18th century property was renovated while retaining its original features
The beautifully finished five-bedroom 18th century farmhouse is set in more than eight acres of land offering incredible 360-degree panoramic views
James Oakes, Chief International Officer at Omaze said at the time of the win: ‘We’re absolutely delighted that Grant has won his dream home – and was able to contribute to this fantastic £850,000 raise for Dogs Trust in the process.
‘Omaze is a win-win for both charities and entrants. By offering incredible prizes, like this beautiful house in the heart of the Lake District, we give people the chance to win the house of their dreams, while also introducing charities to audiences they wouldn’t usually be able to reach.
‘This method of fundraising is helping to make a big difference, we’ve already raised £9,150,000 for good causes across the UK.’
Mr Carson was not available for comment.
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