A couple who have claimed a £61million jackpot prize on the EuroMillions initially thought they had won just £2.60.
But it transpired Richard and Debbie Nuttall, both 54, had scooped £61,708,231, with the National Lottery presenting them at a press event at Mitton Hall Hotel in the Ribble Valley today.
Their first purchases since the win have been new clubs for keen golfer Richard, a £300 hairdryer and 1,200 thread-count cotton luxury bedding.
Richard has also brought a brand-new BMW X5, which was selected for its extra-large boot, big enough to transport his golf clubs.
Now, The Lancashire Telegraph has listed the top five properties in East Lancashire the couple can buy with their winnings - and still have plenty of change.
Top five luxurious properties in East Lancashire
- Skipton Old Road, Colne, BB8, £900,000
Here is an option if the pair want to stay in their home town of Colne.
The five-bedroom detached property has three reception rooms and is visually stunning.
The property is close to Colne and Nelson train station, and is in council tax G.
- Links Lane, Pleasington, Blackburn, BB2, offers over £850,000
The Yews is a distinguished property. Dating from the late 18th century, this very impressive detached house enjoys an enviable location accessed from Links Lane from Pleasington village.
Set in exclusive, mature grounds with generous garden areas that extend to the River Darwen at the rear, this superb family home enjoys much original charm and character.
- Foxstones Lane, Cliviger, Burnley BB10, £1,000,000
If it’s glorious isolation and panoramic views of rugged upland pastures that Debbie and Richard are looking for, Middle Pasture Farm could be their perfect destination.
With six bedrooms, four bathrooms and five sitting rooms, there is a place for all the family.
- Punstock Lane, Bold Venture, Darwen BB3, £1,000,000
A rare opportunity to acquire a property that offers so much.
Its secluded location is excellent for both privacy and convenience for moorland walks and more.
The meandering private driveway is surrounded by beautiful gardens and land, and has excellent development and equestrian opportunities.
- Farm And Barn, Roman Road, Eccleshill, Darwen, Lancashire BB3, offers in the region of £1,000,000
A fantastic and rare opportunity to purchase two separate dwellings, the first being a converted five-bedroom detached barn which has been lovingly converted by the current owner in 2008, and secondly, the original grade two listed farmhouse dating back to 1723.
This would be the perfect property to buy when you have won the lottery!
The couple, who have three daughters and two granddaughters, were enjoying a week-long holiday in Fuerteventura, celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary, when they discovered the news.
They could not claim the prize until they were back in the UK, so booked a flight home for the next day.
Congratulations to the pair, wherever they end up living!
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