An Inverness couple’s life has changed forever after winning a £3 million house in Surrey. Rachael Reid, 54, was shocked to discover she had scored the jackpot in the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw in Surrey. The mother-of-three, walked away with the keys to the multi-million-pound property and £100,000 in the bank after bidding just £10 in the charity prize draw.
Rachael says their surprise win has “secured all our futures”, including that of her husband of almost 30 years, Darren, 56, who can finally consider retirement. Due to his role in the energy industry, the family of five have spent countless weeks apart. However, they are now looking forward to spending Christmas as a family.
‘We’ll never have to worry about money ever again’ Rachael, who works Forest School as an assistant practitioner, said: “My husband spends weeks and weeks away at a time for his work – he’s had to miss so many birthdays, Christmases and weddings – we’ve probably spent more time apart than together over the past 30 years due to his work. “He always thought he’d be working til 73 like his dad – but now he can think about retiring early. “He can finally spend Christmas and birthdays at home with us, it’s the best feeling ever.
“This win means we’ll never have to worry about money ever again – it’s secured all our futures. We can get all our kids on the property ladder – it’s so wonderful to be able to give them the best possible start in life.�.