The Omaze house has been revealed for this month, and as usual it doesn't disappoint. Set high on the Wirral coastline in North West England, the five bedroom house is surrounded by acres of bucolic National Trust woodland. The mid-century-inspired spectacle was based on some of Hollywood's most iconic Golden Age homes. Just like the best California homes designed in the middle of the 20th century, the house is low (built over two floors) and glassy, with views over the coast and forest.
The house is arranged over two, wide floors, one of which has the illusion of floating out into the surrounding forest. The main living area features floor to ceiling, wraparound glass, and is designed with timeless polished concrete floors. The living and dining area has the best views over the coast, as well as a large fireplace and a retro conversation sofa as the centrepiece. The minimalist, open-plan kitchen blends old school glamour and modern amenities, designed in white quartz and ivory oakwood.
Beyond the sitting room, the house steps down into a California-style outdoor living space with a large outdoor dining area all setup for sunset dinner parties (with a view). The back of the house also features a large firepit in Kilkenny limestone, so you can enjoy the outdoor entertaining areas even when the UK's weather isn't quite that of the Hollywood Hills. Remember that the Omaze houses come furnished, so all the perks listed are ready to be enjoyed by the winner, should they choose to move in.
Speaking of which, the Omaze prize is set up so that the winner can either move directly into the property, rent it out, or sell up and keep the earnings. This house is estimated to get about £8,000 a month in rental earnings. Also worth noting is that there are no stamp duty, mortgage or conveyancing fees to pay and the winner also gets £250,000 in cash – which could be used towards maintenance and bills, for example.
Back to the house, the bedrooms all have wonderful vistas over the forest and sea. The main bedroom has triple-aspect views and is designed in a neutral but comfortable way. It also features its own lounge area and a dressing space. The accompanying main bathroom features a timber screen which creates a lovely dappled light over the central eggshell bath. The guest bedrooms are decorated in a natural colour scheme and have their own balconies.
One of the best features of the house is the heated pool, described by Omaze as a ‘neat strip of sparkling aquamarine.' Another big draw is the cinema room with a comfortable bubble sofa in boucle. The study is fit for a Hollywood screenwriter, with chic mid-century furniture and overlooking a skyline of trees.
How to enter
You can enter through the Omaze website at omaze.co.uk. Here is where you can buy raffle tickets as a one-off, or sign up for a subscription which will automatically enter you as an early bird into the Grand Prize draws. You can also enter by post, following the instructions below:
- On a blank sheet of paper or postcard, write or type your full, legal name, address (no post office box addresses accepted), city, postcode, telephone number (optional), email address and which live Prize Draw you want to enter (as explained in the relevant Experience Rules).
- Send the sheet of paper in an envelope, or your postcard to the following address via either first or second-class post:
Omaze Scrutineers - [Insert name of draw] (for example, Marbella House Draw or Devon Subscriber Exclusive Flash Draw or Mallorca Monthly Subscriber Cash Draw)
Civica Election Services
33 Clarendon Road
London
N8 0NW
Which costs are covered?
The house comes mortgage-free and fully furnished and the winner will be exempt from paying stamp duty or conveyancing fees. The £250,000 is also tax-free and handed over in cash.
