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Beauty queen who won £6,000,000 Omaze mansion is denied keys over planning row

*UNDER STRICT EMBARGO UNTIL 8:00am Friday 28th March 2025* Omaze Million Pound House Norfolk. Release date March 27 2025. A former Miss Wales finalist who was living with family and looking for a rental property has won - a ??6 million home. Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, 38, has scooped the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw, in Norfolk - the first house she has ever owned. She is now the proud owner of a New England style coastal property inspired by the architecture found in Cape Cod and the Hamptons. Her spectacular new house is the most valuable property ever to be offered in a UK prize draw. It comes with a wrap-around balcony offering uninterrupted, panoramic views of the North Norfolk Coast, a heated swimming pool and its very own all-weather astroturf tennis court. The house comes mortgage-free, with all stamp duty and legal fees covered. Vicky has also been given a whopping ??250,000 in cash, to help her settle in.
Vicky Curtis-Crewell still doesn’t have the keys to her Omaze house in Blakeney, Norfolk (Picture: Omaze/SWNS)

A beauty queen still hasn’t received the keys to £6 million Omaze house she won in February due to row over planning.

Vicky Curtis-Crewell, a former Miss Wales finalist, scooped the north Norfolk mansion in February after entering an Omaze and Comic Relief raffle draw.

But the following month a member of the public raised concerns about the property and an investigation was launched by the local council.

It now says there had been certain breaches of planning control.

According to the Sun, these relate to a tennis court and swimming pool, as well as the overall size of the property.

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After the win, Ms Curtis-Cresswell, originally from south Wales, said she felt ‘pure joy’.

‘Our lives changed forever and we became multi-millionaires.’

‘It’s crazy, one week, we’re worrying about our old car breaking down, the next thing we’ve got a £6 million house.’

*UNDER STRICT EMBARGO UNTIL 8:00am Friday 28th March 2025* Omaze Million Pound House Norfolk winner Victoria Curtis-Cresswell with husband Dale. Release date March 27 2025. A former Miss Wales finalist who was living with family and looking for a rental property has won - a ??6 million home. Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, 38, has scooped the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw, in Norfolk - the first house she has ever owned. She is now the proud owner of a New England style coastal property inspired by the architecture found in Cape Cod and the Hamptons. Her spectacular new house is the most valuable property ever to be offered in a UK prize draw. It comes with a wrap-around balcony offering uninterrupted, panoramic views of the North Norfolk Coast, a heated swimming pool and its very own all-weather astroturf tennis court. The house comes mortgage-free, with all stamp duty and legal fees covered. Vicky has also been given a whopping ??250,000 in cash, to help her settle in.
Vicky with her husband Dale after scooping the Norfolk house (Picture: Mark Field Photography / Omaze /)
*UNDER STRICT EMBARGO UNTIL 8:00am Friday 28th March 2025* Vicky Curtis-Cresswell at Miss Wales 2008 Final in Cardiff. Release date March 27 2025. A former Miss Wales finalist who was living with family and looking for a rental property has won - a ?6 million home. Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, 38, has scooped the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw, in Norfolk - the first house she has ever owned. She is now the proud owner of a New England style coastal property inspired by the architecture found in Cape Cod and the Hamptons. Her spectacular new house is the most valuable property ever to be offered in a UK prize draw. It comes with a wrap-around balcony offering uninterrupted, panoramic views of the North Norfolk Coast, a heated swimming pool and its very own all-weather astroturf tennis court. The house comes mortgage-free, with all stamp duty and legal fees covered. Vicky has also been given a whopping ?250,000 in cash, to help her settle in.
Vicky at Miss Wales finals in 2008 (Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency/SWNS)

The 38-year-ol had been living at her in-laws’ home and was hoping to find a place for her and her family.

An Omaze spokesperson told Metro: ‘Omaze continues to work with North Norfolk District Council in relation to recommendations made regarding the property in Norfolk.

‘Omaze has submitted a pre-application to the council and is submitting a retrospective planning application.

‘Omaze reiterates that it guarantees no house winner would ever have to incur any costs whatsoever to remedy any historical planning issue.

‘Omaze further guarantees that all house prizes are transferred to winners with good and marketable title.’

*UNDER STRICT EMBARGO UNTIL 8:00am Friday 28th March 2025* Inside Norfolk Omaze Million Pound House. Release date March 27 2025. A former Miss Wales finalist who was living with family and looking for a rental property has won - a ?6 million home. Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, 38, has scooped the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw, in Norfolk - the first house she has ever owned. She is now the proud owner of a New England style coastal property inspired by the architecture found in Cape Cod and the Hamptons. Her spectacular new house is the most valuable property ever to be offered in a UK prize draw. It comes with a wrap-around balcony offering uninterrupted, panoramic views of the North Norfolk Coast, a heated swimming pool and its very own all-weather astroturf tennis court. The house comes mortgage-free, with all stamp duty and legal fees covered. Vicky has also been given a whopping ?250,000 in cash, to help her settle in.
The kitchen of the Norfolk house (Picture: Omaze/SWNS)
*UNDER STRICT EMBARGO UNTIL 8:00am Friday 28th March 2025* Inside Norfolk Omaze Million Pound House. Release date March 27 2025. A former Miss Wales finalist who was living with family and looking for a rental property has won - a ?6 million home. Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, 38, has scooped the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw, in Norfolk - the first house she has ever owned. She is now the proud owner of a New England style coastal property inspired by the architecture found in Cape Cod and the Hamptons. Her spectacular new house is the most valuable property ever to be offered in a UK prize draw. It comes with a wrap-around balcony offering uninterrupted, panoramic views of the North Norfolk Coast, a heated swimming pool and its very own all-weather astroturf tennis court. The house comes mortgage-free, with all stamp duty and legal fees covered. Vicky has also been given a whopping ?250,000 in cash, to help her settle in.
The living room (Picture: Omaze / SWNS)
*UNDER STRICT EMBARGO UNTIL 8:00am Friday 28th March 2025* Omaze Million Pound House Norfolk. Release date March 27 2025. A former Miss Wales finalist who was living with family and looking for a rental property has won - a ?6 million home. Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, 38, has scooped the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw, in Norfolk - the first house she has ever owned. She is now the proud owner of a New England style coastal property inspired by the architecture found in Cape Cod and the Hamptons. Her spectacular new house is the most valuable property ever to be offered in a UK prize draw. It comes with a wrap-around balcony offering uninterrupted, panoramic views of the North Norfolk Coast, a heated swimming pool and its very own all-weather astroturf tennis court. The house comes mortgage-free, with all stamp duty and legal fees covered. Vicky has also been given a whopping ?250,000 in cash, to help her settle in.
The outdoor seating area (Picture: Omaze/SWNS)

A spokesperson for North Norfolk District Council, meanwhile, told The Sun: ‘We are waiting for an application to be submitted by the owners to try and regularise the current breaches of planning control.

‘We are expecting an application to be submitted by the end of this month.’

The Metro has contacted the council for a comment.

Ms Curti-Creswell has said she plans to sell the 5,000sq ft home, which is modelled on the luxurious seaside houses in the Hamptons.

‘I think we’ll sell it to release the money and buy another amazing house somewhere in Wales,’ she said.

As well as a tennis court and pool, the home comes with a summer house, secluded pontoon and £156,000 worth of furnishing.

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