We won our ‘dream’ £2.65m mansion in raffle last year – but now it’s up for sale

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Story from Jam Press (Mansion Prize) Pictured: The incredible beachfront mansion up for grabs - the exterior. Luxury £2.5M ‘Bond lair’ beachfront mansion could be yours for just £10 A stunning Kent beachfront home worth £2.5 million is up for grabs in a charity prize draw – with tickets starting at just £10. The stunning 9,000sq ft pad has been likened to a ‘Bond lair’ with the property built into the cliffs on the Kent coast, on the site of a former WWII gun emplacement. The grand prize is the latest offering from the Omaze Million Pound House Draw in the UK. The picture-perfect home offers unparalleled 180-degree views overlooking the beach below, as well as the charming village of Kingsdown to the east, the iconic White Cliffs of Dover to the West and the vast expanse of the English Channel leading all the way to France straight ahead. Inside the luxurious house, a central passageway leads into an extensive main living space framed with floor-to-ceiling windows that provide spectacular sea views – as well as a cool maritime breeze for hot summer nights. The winner can prepare drinks when entertaining guests using the integrated – and fully stocked – bar with a purpose-made wine fridge to chill bottles from the cellar. The state-of-the-art kitchen comes complete with a large breakfast bar and adjoining dining area. The house comes fully equipped with the latest gadgets and smart technology throughout. The king-sized main bedroom has a bed to match as well as a TV that drops from the ceiling, its own lounge area and automatic black out blinds. The winner will wake up to unspoilt sea views every morning with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that lead directly onto their own terrace. The main bedroom also has an en suite bathroom that offers a spa like experience with a rainfall shower, heated floors, a double sink and separate dressing room. Two of the guest bedrooms also offer king-size beds (one four poster), luxury en suite bathrooms

A LUCKY couple who bagged themselves a £2.65 million mansion have put the dream home on the market.

Jade and her partner were shocked when they discovered they had scooped the prize through website Omaze.

This beachfront mansion overlooks the The Channel and iconic White Cliffs

The life changing prize is now up for grabs again, listed on the market for £2.65 million

The lucky pair also won a £50,000 cash prize to help furnish the 9,000 sq ft property.

They couple who are from the Midlands told KentOnline the win has changed their lives. Jade said: “It’s beyond our wildest dreams.

“There will never be quite enough words to describe how this whole experience has felt to me and my family.

“I can’t believe it. I’m actually physically shaking because it’s unbelievable.”

But, it seems the four-bed luxury home wasn’t to their taste, as it is now listed – less than a year after the win.

Located in the village of Kingsdown, Dover, The Gunnery offers a “unique” 1.5 acres with 180 degree vistas of The Channel and stunning White Cliffs.

The agent, Strutt and Parker, described the property: “On arriving in the entrance hall, one is immediately aware of the unique and special nature of this exceptional and individual home.

“A central passageway leads to the main living space – a room with three distinct areas and floor to ceiling windows on two sides affording the most stunning sea views.”

This mega mansion also boasts a sleek and modern kitchen at its core, with a large island, bar, integrated wine cellar and dining area – perfect for entertaining or family feasts.

Originally crafted from a former second World War gun emplacement, a main feature of the lounge is an ante chamber with original gun emplacements.

The master bedroom leads out onto a terrace which wraps around the property, offering an idyllic spot to watch the sunrise with a coffee – or sunset with a cocktail.

An en-suite and private dressing room make up the rest of the main bedroom.

Another generously sized room next door leads onto the same terrace, and also comes fitted with en-suite.

The fourth bedroom even has access to a private sunken courtyard and beyond that a cinema room.

“The building specification for The Gunnery incorporates a number of innovative technologies, including high-end lighting and sound arrangements, and Italian sanitary ware”, the listing added.

“A sophisticated heating and air conditioning system is provided by an air source heat pump.

“A dedicated and exclusive broadband line to the property provides adequate download and upload speed to operate the house.”

Situated in the tranquil seaside village of Kingsdown, the surrounding area is known for excellent schools and plenty of handy local amenities.

If you are up for an adventure, coastal cliff walks, sailing, and three golf courses are also based nearby.

Railway stations at Deal and Walmer also provide connections to Ramsgate, Sandwich, Dover and London.

London St. Pancras can be reached in around 85 minutes by the High Speed link running from Walmer.

More importantly, access to the Continent is excellent via the Port of Dover, the Channel Tunnel terminal at Folkestone and Eurostar services from Ashford International.

The grand prize was the latest offering from the Omaze Million Pound House Draw in the UK – which recently saw a family-of-three win a £3m home in Cornwall and a granny win a £3.5m home in the Cotswolds.

Jade and her partner won the life changing prize through Omaze last year

The kitchen features a long island, breakfast bar and dining area

The master bedroom boasts 180 degree stunning coastal views

A quiet outdoor entertaining space would be perfect for hosting