"There's not been an hour where I've not been thinking about it"

From designing COD skins at home to a life-changing win.

For 23-year-old Reece Jenkins, entering competitions had become something of a hobby.

Over the years, he'd enjoyed taking part in raffles and prize draws, even landing an incredible £80,000 watch through another competition company.

But despite his previous success, nothing could have prepared him for the phone call that would completely change his future.

On the day he discovered he had won a stunning 5-bedroom fully furnished Dream Home worth £535,000, or the cash alternative, Reece was left facing what he would later describe as the hardest decision of his life.

After purchasing just 30 tickets for £59.70, he had suddenly become the winner of a life-changing prize.

A £535,000 Dream Home... or a Huge Cash Alternative

When Reece first learned about his win, excitement quickly turned into disbelief.

Not only had he won one of the biggest prizes of his life, but he now had to decide whether to take ownership of a luxury 5 bed Dream Home or walk away with a life-changing cash prize instead.

Unlike many winners who immediately know what they want to do, Reece found himself torn.

For days, the decision consumed his thoughts.

"There's not been an hour where I've not been thinking about it."

At just 23 years old, it was a choice that would shape the next chapter of his life.

Seeing the Dream Home in Person

To help make his decision, we invited Reece to meet us at the property so he could see it in person.

Alongside his mum, he walked through the incredible home and immediately realised it had exceeded every expectation he had built up in his mind.

Stepping inside, his reaction was instant.

"This is a mansion."

His mum could hardly believe what she was seeing either.

"Oh my God."

As they explored the property, it became clear why the decision was proving so difficult.

The fully furnished home offered luxury, space, and a lifestyle that most people could only dream about.

More than anything, the property gave Reece a feeling he couldn't stop talking about.

"It just feels like peace."

What had started as an easy assumption that he would take the cash suddenly became even more complicated.

The Hardest Decision He'll Ever Make

As the days passed, Reece continued weighing up both options.

In fact, right up until the very end, he was leaning towards taking the house.

His parents, girlfriend, and friends all loved the property and encouraged him to keep it.

For 12 days, he wrestled with the decision.

"It is the hardest decision I'll ever have."

The house had completely won him over, but the possibilities that came with the cash alternative were equally difficult to ignore.

Suddenly, Reece wasn't simply deciding between a house and cash. He was deciding between two very different futures.

Choosing the Cash Alternative

After nearly two weeks of deliberation, Reece finally made his decision.

He chose to take the £450,000 cash prize.

While walking away from the Dream Home wasn't easy, the flexibility the money offered was impossible to overlook.

One of the first things on his list?

His dream car.

"If I take the cash, I'll be straight on AutoTrader."

For years, Reece had dreamed of owning a Mercedes G63 G-Wagon, and that dream has since become reality for him.

But the win is about much more than cars.

Reece currently rents a bungalow in the countryside close to where he grew up and hopes to use part of his winnings as a deposit to buy the property from his landlord. If that isn't possible, he'll look at purchasing another home nearby.

The financial freedom also gives him the opportunity to explore something he's always wanted to do: launch another business.

Giving Back to the People Who Matter Most

One of the first people Reece thought about after winning was his mum.

He plans to give her £10,000 from his winnings, helping her enjoy experiences she has always dreamed about.

Among the possibilities is a trip to Australia, something she has wanted to do for years.

For Reece, being able to share his good fortune with family is one of the most rewarding parts of the entire experience.

An Unbelievable Win at Just 23

Reece works from home designing Call of Duty skins, and until recently, life looked very different.

Now, thanks to a competition entry worth £59.70, he has the opportunity to buy a home, purchase his dream car, support his family, and invest in his future.

And while the deliberation may finally be over, one thing is certain: winning is a moment he'll never forget!

Watch Reece's reaction to seeing the Dream Home: