Mum-of-two wins £4m Omaze house - after husband thought they'd won sausages

A mum-of-two has bagged a huge £4 million mansion and £250,000 in cash - after her husband thought they'd actually won a lifetime supply of sausages.

Emily Ward, 48, has become the latest Omaze winner and landed the keys to a stunning four-bedroom exclusive Cheshire home from the Million Pound House Draw. The 48-year-old's new home sits in the heart of one of the UK's most exclusive and desirable residential areas - the 'Golden Triangle' - where famous Premier League footballers and celebrities have been known to live.

Despite her new pad in the area dubbed the Beverley Hills of the North, Emily revealed why she initially thought she had won something very different.

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Emily revealed that when Omaze arrived at her home in Devon to share the news of the win, she and her husband Richard, 60, were out buying tent pegs for a new campervan, so neighbours contacted her on the group WhatsApp. Emily said: "One of the Omaze team had a sandwich on their t-shirt, so the neighbour thought I'd won a lifetime supply of food."

An overjoyed Emily revealed her husband then thought the couple had landed a lifetime's supply of sausages, which he would have also been thrilled about. The winner added: "I said we can cook all the sausages he wants in the new house, so my husband is doubly happy!"

Emily's new home is in the exclusive Cheshire village of Alderley Edge, where famous residents past and present include Cristiano Ronaldo, Sir David and Victoria Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy. The property also comes mortgage-free, with all legal fees covered.

The winner shared how the couple celebrated the good news and said: "To celebrate, we went to the pub that night and then for a nice dinner with friends the next evening, where we splashed out on a special bottle of champagne! My jaw hurts because I haven't stopped smiling since we found out!

"When I told my friends, they were so happy for us but just kept saying 'you're joking!' No one could believe it. I still don't think I believe it."

Emily can decide to either live in the house, rent it out for a supplementary income or sell it to become a cash multi-millionaire. She bought her £4 million winning entry for just £25 as part of her Omaze subscription and said "the house is spectacular".

The lucky winner added: "It's crazy to think that I might bump into Wayne or Coleen Rooney when popping out for a pint of milk! The house has got everything you could ever possibly want, a swimming pool, sauna, gym, wine store, incredible countryside views. It's definitely in the premier league of houses!"

Although Emily and Richard haven't decided whether to sell or keep the house yet, she says: "We'll definitely enjoy the house for a family holiday. Maybe we'll enjoy a big Christmas up here. We're so excited to experience a house like this because it's not the kind of place you get to visit everyday, let alone own!"

The couple, who have a large family between them - Richard has three grown-up children in their 30s and four grandchildren - are looking forward to hosting in the luxury kitchen and stunning outdoor terrace area. Emily said: "This win means we can think about cutting back on work and just enjoying spending more time as a family."

She added: "All of this for just £25, it's unbelievable! The only thing I'd won before was a bottle of orange squash in the tombola at the kid's school fair, I didn't even win the wine!"

Emily's striking new home features dramatic cantilevers, walls of glass and recessed balconies also offering more than 6,300 sq ft of light-filled living space across three floors. The expansive layout includes a double-height living room, with a floor-to-ceiling glazed wall providing Emily with uninterrupted views across the Cheshire countryside.

Other stand out features include a full leisure suite with an indoor swimming pool and a custom-built kitchen with a range of high-end appliances.