Ex-taxi driver stunned after scooping £725K holiday home & £69K Audi
IN THE MONEY Ex-taxi driver stunned after scooping £725K holiday home & £69K Audi
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AN ex-taxi driver has scooped a £725,000 holiday home and a £69,000 Audi in a 99p prize draw.
William Tombe, 63, was left gobsmacked after discovering he had clinched the life-changing win in BOTB's weekly draw.
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William Tombe, 63, from Glasgow bagged the huge win
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The father-of-two was surprised by presenters Christian Williams and Katie Knight outside his Glasgow home where he was handed the keys to a brand new Audi RS6.
Shortly after, he was flown down south to Dorset to see his stunning new holiday home.
The lakeside property, a four-bedroom detached Scandinavian-style house, is fully furnished with £30,000 worth of interior design.
It also boasts access to a luxury spa, nature trails and a boat store.
William said: 'I'm the luckiest person in the world to be here – the only thing I've got to moan about is I can't drive anymore.
'I obviously dreamt of winning, but you think it's just a pipe dream. This is life-changing.
'The whole day was a blur, and I was running on adrenaline. I thought I had just won the car and when I was told I had won the house I nearly collapsed.'
The former cabby was involved in a car accident that left him unable to drive or work a few years ago so he's decided to gift the brand-new car to his daughter.
In previous competitions, William has won smaller prizes, including a trip to the Isles of Scilly and an iPhone but said nothing could compare to this win.
Christian Williams said: "After everything William has been through, it was a real honour to deliver this incredible news to him.
I became a millionaire overnight after winning huge National Lottery prize but I celebrated with modest Scottish treat
"He was already speechless when we handed over the Audi RS6, but once we revealed the house, you could see how much it meant.
"Taking him on a plane to see it in person made the moment even more unforgettable.
'Whether William keeps the house and car or takes the cash, this prize will change his and his family's life.'
Katie Knight said: "The house is light, bright, and full of beautiful touches – it's a truly special home in a truly special place.
"It was amazing to see his face when he walked through the doors."
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