What would you buy/do?

I want to take the whole family down by first class train to the Savoy or Claridges to spend a few days in their best suites in the run up to Christmas. I want the stay to be truly magical, with snow (can you buy snow? ), pantos, Winter Wonderlands, the Nutcracker and all.

So obviously I’m happy for my win to be put on hold for a year at least.

Staying with the ‘shallow’ view - a cobalt blue Aston Martin first, then a small flat in New York, overlooking Central Park for starters!

Hard to think of something just me me, as my first reaction would be to see all my family financial secure, with mortgages paid off.

Mine would be a small camper van so we could travel freely now we are retired.

NotTooOld

boodymum - your post has just made me feel shallow and greedy! I really hope your wishes come true.

I think that’s the point of the question, to think of something entirely for you to enjoy.

I think a swimming pool would be my treat to myself.

I would hire a specialist travel agent to arrange a tour of Gobekli Tepe escorted by a qualified archaeologist.

I'd start with a fortnight at Champneys or similar health spa, then acquire a whole new wardrobe. Favourite charities would benefit as would my entire family. I'd buy a house closer to my families and an electric or hybrid car.

It would mean we could pay for our new extension without having to take out a mortgage.

Today, looking through the paper I saw a Christmas decoration storage box with 120compartments, £249.99.
I thought to myself that even if I was a millionaire I would make do with a cardboard ?.
I have found that over the years as I have been able to afford more of what I want that I want it less.
I think I would like a project, something that will give me something to plan and bring to fruition without having to think about the cost.

Stephenmarra I'm liking the artist's studio idea!

I would buy a house with 7 bedrooms, each one with an ensuite bath or shower room, and a large garden with a river running through it.

Then I'd employ a cleaner and a gardener.

Jeans and trousers made to fit!
I'm a pear?

Once I had my house, I would get a nice car, but I absolutely hate driving so I would employ someone to drive me wherever I wanted or needed to go in it.

I have said to the family in the past that I would love to explore the many small, remote villages of interior Spain, so that would definitely be on the cards once I had the chauffeur.

A new car, possibly a bright yellow Morgan. I love driving.
A house in central London with a swimming pool.
A house in the country with a swimming pool.
A permanent suite at Claridges - or maybe suites for all my family!

Obviously I would have to win several rolled over Euromillions!

The first thing I would do would be to buy myself a house that was big enough for me to have my mum and both of my sons and their families to visit all at the same time. It would have a lovely garden with a summer house, and a shepherd's hut tucked away in a corner overlooking fields, and maybe even an indoor swimming pool.

Then I would try to get my teeth straightened!

I would buy a flat in Holland in the town in which I used to live.

I would buy one of the big hotels overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake sort myself some luxury living quarters.
With the rest of it, I would divide up into Artists Studios for up and coming young Artists and have a gallery showcasing the amazing local talent we have in Cumbria.

Clean, crisp ironed sheets every night!

A holiday home by the sea. Oh and made to measure shoes!

A ranch in Texas with loads of horses and dogs!

Hire a private jet and visit my family in Australia (I assume the wishes are not subject to covid restrictions!).

I would love a very modern single story home with a fabulous sea view with an amazing garden which would be cared for by a talented Gardener.
I would employ a Housekeeper to take care of my home .
I would have a self contained annex so that friends could visit as they wished . Oh happy days.

boodymum - your post has just made me feel shallow and greedy! I really hope your wishes come true.

Ooh, I'd quite like a jet, too, Meryl. I'd need a private airfield and a pilot on standby as well though.

I would get Phil Spencer to find us a small but perfectly formed cottage by the sea, then I'd move in and let Phil sell our current house. When that was done I'd share out the proceeds between the grandchildren.

This is a very nice thread for a rainy Saturday afternoon.

I was talking to my carer yesterday about this subject....except it was for a huge lottery win...just for around 50k.

I would extend the house we live in to make it better for me as a wheelchair user.

I would extend our bedroom, have a built in a cupboard hoist, so I don't have to see my ceiling hoists constantly, .

Think I`d better win an extra 50k to buy my hubby a motorhome as his is 20 years old and needing replacing.

Oh, my own private swimming pool!
Would have to buy another property first as there is not enough room in present abode for anything bigger than a paddling pool!

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I would buy land and build a house to my own specifications. There would be a wrap around porch on the two levels like the ones in the southern states of the USA.