A LOTTO winner is selling his luxury mansion – featuring a pool decorated with the famous ‘fingers crossed’ logo on the bottom.
Mark Gardiner split £22.5m with pal Paul Maddison in 1995, and used some of his share to buy a sprawling home in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex.
But he has now listed the six-bed property for sale at £1.5m, with the 63-year-old looking to downsize as he no longer needs the space.
The stunning house, described as “exceptional” by the estate agent, is befitting a multi-million pound lottery winner.
It boasts a heated pool with the Lotto logo, changing rooms and a sauna, six bathrooms, 1.5 acres of garden – and a Doctor Who Tardis.
Sellers PCM Estate Agents said: “A truly remarkable six bedroom detached house exuding charm, character and sophistication, discreetly nestled behind double sets of electronic gates on a magnificent 1.5 acre plot of mature.
“This outstanding home offers the perfect blend of heritage features and modern luxury, complete with an indoor heated swimming pool, detached double garage and carriage driveway providing ample space for multiple vehicles.”
Mr Gardiner and former business partner Mr Maddison won the life-changing £22,590,829 more than 30 years ago.
Mr Gardiner spent some of his cash on a football club and a home in Barbados – but a series of bad investments also saw him lose millions.
However, he wisely ploughed £2m into his glazing business and continued working.
In 2023 he was still driving around in his van, doing the day-to-day running, measuring up, surveying and putting in orders.
He told the Sun then that becoming more involved in his business as his personal wealth dwindled has kept him grounded.
He said: “I decided to invest money into it. I wanted to see if I had the ability, the skill and the knowledge to take it further. It was like a test and I have passed.”
It has been reported that Mr Gardiner still plays the lottery, with the same numbers from 1995, in the hope of a top-up win.
What happened to Paul Maddison?
PAUL, originally from East Sussex, moved to Perth after winning the money.
He is understood to have died on November 28 last year, just months after his wife Evelyn died aged 62.
Locals in the nearby village of Kirtlebridge previously said they had rarely seen the pair come out of the 40-acre estate.
Paul had also installed security cameras, remote-controlled gates and an intercom immediately after moving in.
They lived a reclusive lifestyle, rarely being seen by their neighbours.
