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UK man's lottery windfall transforms 1977 cabbage joke into £4m reality
A British retiree who famously won a cabbage at a meat draw nearly five decades ago has claimed a £4 million Georgian mansion in Bath through an online charity lottery. Wayne Wood, 64, and his wife Catherine secured the luxury property along with substantial cash and furnishings through Omaze.
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Wayne Wood's decades-long joke about his 1977 meat draw victory—where a cabbage was his prize—has finally paid off in spectacular fashion. The 64-year-old and his wife Catherine have won a £4 million Georgian mansion situated in Bath, England's prestigious spa town, through Omaze, a platform that combines charitable giving with property giveaways.
The prize package extends well beyond the stately home itself. The couple will receive £250,000 in cash, ensuring the property comes mortgage-free, while Omaze has also covered all legal costs associated with the transfer. An additional £140,000 worth of furnishings has been included, allowing the Woods to move into their new residence fully equipped.
Georgian mansions in Bath are among England's most coveted properties, reflecting the city's status as a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its elegant 18th-century architecture. The win represents a remarkable turn of fortune for Wood, whose previous lottery success had become a family anecdote rather than a source of financial gain.
Omaze's model allows participants to contribute to charitable causes while entering draws for high-value prizes. The platform has facilitated numerous property giveaways across the United Kingdom, combining fundraising objectives with life-changing opportunities for winners.