Lauren Keene, a 25-year-old from Gloucester, has turned her Omaze win into a life-changing financial breakthrough. After winning a stunning Hollywood Hills-inspired mansion and £250,000 in cash, Lauren chose to sell the £2 million property to purchase her true dream home—one more affordable and practical for her future.
Lauren made headlines as the youngest Omaze Grand Prize winner when she claimed the contemporary five-bedroom coastal home in the Wirral. At the time, she was living modestly in a two-bedroom flat with her father. The prize was a dramatic shift, offering a mortgage-free luxury house plus a hefty cash bonus.
Before selling, Lauren and her partner, Ryan Mitchell, enjoyed hosting friends and family in the impressive mansion, creating memories they’ll always treasure. However, they ultimately decided that selling the property would give them greater financial freedom. “Turning £20 into millions still feels unbelievable,” Lauren shared from a holiday in Spain.
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The decision to sell wasn’t easy, but it has already paid dividends. “We could have stayed for years in the house, but selling and banking the cash gave us life-changing options,” she explained. With the sale proceeds, Lauren and Ryan have purchased their dream forever home, with plenty of funds left over. The financial benefits have been transformative—relieving pressure, enabling Lauren to explore new business ventures, and allowing them to support loved ones.
Lauren, a full-time nanny, still recalls the moment Omaze called to notify her of the win last December. Heading to grab a McDonald’s drive-thru after work, she didn’t mind missing her snack because it made her a multi-millionaire. “It was a very, very happy meal indeed!” she laughed.
Before the win, Lauren and Ryan had been saving to live together, making the announcement especially joyful for Lauren’s father, whose two-bedroom flat she had been sharing. Now, armed with financial security and a dream home, Lauren and Ryan look forward to an exciting new chapter in their lives.