'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.'
A widower who has spent years helping disabled people find a home has won a £2.5million country house in a raffle.
He recently decided to embark on a new career path as a freelance consultant helping organisations to meet the needs of disabled customers. His childhood sweetheart and wife Ruth passed away in 2011 after being together for 25 years - meeting at college when they were both teenagers. "But this win has given me a financial security I’d never dreamed of, which means I can focus on my new venture helping organisations to meet the needs of disabled customers, with a lot less pressure. 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.
Grant can either live in the house, rent it out or sell it. If he does decide to rent it out, local estate agents estimate the property could achieve more than £5,000 a month from rentals. The rural home also boasts a standalone guest suite with vaulted ceilings and its own kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and living space. As well as making Grant a multi-millionaire - the Lake District House Draw raised £850,000 for Dogs Trust.
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