'Curse' of Omaze prize draw as excitement turns to misery for new luxury home-owners

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A 24-year-old has become the youngest Omaze winner in history. Lauren Keen was delighted to learn that she'd won a contemporary five-bedroom house through the competition.

But previous winners experiences have revealed that their property success could come with a 'curse'.Lauren's prize home in the Wirral comes complete with breath-taking coastal views, a cinema room and a heated outdoor swimming pool.

However tales from other winners have told how the dream can all too quickly become a nightmare, from eyewatering hidden costs to dismaying flood risks, The Mirror reports.Glen Elmy walked away from his prize £3 million home after just three days, as reported by the Mail Online.

Glen, from Walsall in the West Midlands was left "gobsmacked" when he picked up a breathtaking James Bond-style pad in Devon that boasted an infinity pool and stunning views.