A £4.5million mansion up for grabs in Omaze’s latest prize draw used to be Britain’s most expensive council house, can reveal.
The five-storey property in Borough, London, is Grade II listed and located within walking distance from Shakespeare’s Globe theatre.
The mansion boasts stunning views of The Shard, as well as a bespoke eat-in kitchen and luxury sun room extension.
In 2013, it was understood to be the UK’s priciest council house, expected to fetch £2.3million when put up for auction by Southwark Council.
Almost a decade later in 2024, the unofficial title was snatched by a four-bedroom former council house in London, which was put on the market for £3.5million.
Omaze’s latest prize draw is set to raise at least £1million for The King’s Trust, and marks the second time the fundraising company has partnered with the charity.
The house comes mortgage free, with all stamp duty and legal fees covered.
Additionally, the lucky winner will also receive £250,000 in cash, which can be used to help them move in or put towards renting out the property.
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Stephen Frayne said: ‘I am a very proud Ambassador of The King’s Trust. I understand first-hand how life-changing their support can be, having been given help from The Trust as a young person when I needed it most.
‘The Trust has supported over one million young people in the UK. I got to follow my dreams to become a magician, and every young person deserves the same opportunity, to have someone believe in them.
‘I am so delighted that Omaze is partnering with The King’s Trust and that every entry in this London House Draw will help its vital work to support the education and future outcomes of young people across the UK.
‘Together, we can transform young lives and raise aspirations for the next generation.’
Omaze has promised a minimum donation of £1million to The King’s Trust.
The building, built in 1820, was once owned by the brewer Courage and originally housed bosses from the nearby Anchor Brewery, which was demolished to make way for housing in the 1980s.
But the property eventually became council accommodation in 1986 with Southwark councillors deciding the property was too lucrative not to sell off when it became vacant.