Sussex father wins Omaze's £2 million cottage in Devon

Simon Williams now owns the house which sits in woodland near Dartmoor National Park in Devon.

The house comes mortgage-free, with all stamp duty and legal fees covered. Simon is free to either live in the incredible house, rent it out for a supplementary income or sell it to become a cash multi-millionaire. 

Simon, an aircraft engineer, won the house through the latest Omaze million-pound house draw which raised £1.7 million for Macmillan Cancer Support, the charity that supported his late father.

The house that Simon won in Devon (Image: Omaze)

The 41-year-old said: “I got a call at work from a number I didn’t recognise, I had been getting nuisance spam calls all day trying to sell me something and was at my wit's end so I nearly didn’t answer - but I’m very glad I decided to pick up now.

“When I found out I’d actually won the house I was in sheer disbelief, I got home and opened a bottle of fizz to celebrate but could only manage one glass before I had to go to bed, it was the most surreal evening of my life so I needed a lie down after all that.

“I was meant to go out for dinner with friends that evening, but had to cancel at the last minute so I could meet the Omaze team and find out exactly what I’d won - as much as I love my pals, it was well worth missing a Wagamama to win a £2 million house. I’ll make it up to them with a meal at my new house when they come and stay.”

Simon currently lives in a three-bedroom house in Sussex with his two daughters who are aged 11 and 13.

He also won £100,000 in cash.

The view from Simon's house in Devon (Image: Omaze)

Speaking about his new house Simon said: “I absolutely adore Devon, my late father used to bring me here for family holidays when I was a child, it’s such a beautiful county and it holds so many fond memories for me.

“The house itself is unbelievable, even better in real life. I’m not sure what I’m going to do long-term yet - but I’m definitely bringing the family here for a holiday so we can all enjoy it. Having my own place in Devon and being able to bring my family here, like my father did with me, is incredibly special, he’d have loved his place.

James Oakes from Omaze, said: “We’re thrilled that Simon has won this beautiful house in Devon, whilst also contributing to the £1,700,000 raised for Macmillan in the process - a charity that means so much to him and his family.

“Omaze is a win-win for both charities and entrants. By offering incredible prizes, like this wonderful property in Devon, we give people the chance to win amazing houses, whilst also introducing charities to audiences they wouldn’t usually be able to reach. We’re so proud that the Omaze community has raised over £20,000,000 for good causes across the UK.”