Youngest Omaze Winner Sells Prize Mansion at Loss

Lauren Keene, 24, became the youngest-ever winner of a multi-million-pound Omaze mansion, claiming a £3 million six-bedroom home on the Wirral Peninsula and £250,000 in cash last December. Despite the property’s luxury, Lauren and her partner sold the mansion for £2.5 million—a £500,000 loss—citing high upkeep costs and its nearly 200-mile distance from their home and jobs in Gloucester. The couple spent only a few nights at the house before deciding to buy a more modest home closer to their roots. Lauren’s father, Daniel Keene, stated that the sale was a sensible decision for the couple’s financial stability and work proximity. Their experience reflects a broader trend among Omaze winners, many of whom quickly sell their homes for similar reasons. This case underscores the practical challenges that come with winning luxury property prizes.