The £191 million EuroMillions jackpot rolled over once again on Friday night, meaning that players must wait until today for their next chance to scoop the record prize. If claimed by a single person, it would result in the UK’s biggest-ever EuroMillions win, with the successful ticket-holder able to buy 11 Boeing 747 jets, 23 Pisces-VI Submarines, or Southampton Football Club.
As the prize has reached its cap, money that would have been added to the jackpot will boost winnings in the next tier, meaning several multi-millionaires could be created. In May, Joe and Jess Thwaite, aged 49 and 44, from Gloucester secured a record- breaking £184 million on Euromillions.
In the North East, £191 million represents three times what Newcastle United have spent on transfers this summer. It could easily buy you some very desirable properties. A search of rightmove.co.uk reveals the following pads up for sale.
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Newcastle: Runnymede Road, Darras Hall, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20, £2.75m
The website says: “From the reception hall stairs lead down to the lower ground floor with marble floored hallway, cloaks/WC, gymnasium with hot tub, shower room, cinema room, large shelved storage room, 25' music room, snooker room with mahogany drinks bar, air circulation system and access to the rear gardens, plant room housing the boiler and hot water cylinder, and access to the two integral garages.” The lawned garden sweeps down to the River Pont and wrought iron gates guard the driveway.
Northumberland: Celtic Manor, Gubeon Wood, Tranwell Woods, Morpeth, £4m
The website points out that the leisure suite is “magnificent, with a professional full size pool, a Jacuzzi and hot tub and beautiful lighting and tiling”. The pool has its own cocktail bar and there is a steam room, sauna and gym.
It adds: “The private surrounding woodlands give tremendous screening to the grounds which extend to 6.5 acres.” There is also a timber summerhouse.
Gateshead: Brackendene House, Brackendene Drive, Low Fell, £1.5m
The website says: “Brackendene House provides a magnificent, detached Grade II listed family home. The property is believed to have been originally constructed in the mid-1850’s for James Leathart who was a well-known local businessman.” it adds: “The house was famed, not just for its magnificent architecture, but also because of its art collection and the owner’s friendship with leading interior designers from around the world, but most prominently William Morris.”
There is “direct access into the centre of Low Fell with its shops, transport links and amenities, the Team Valley, Metro Centre, and indeed Newcastle City Centre”. And it is described as one of the finest, detached period homes in the area.
With £191 million to spend, however, you could buy all of the properties above. Or you could look further afield and purchase the last remaining private townhouse on Grafton Street, Mayfair. It’s on the market for £55 million.
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