A 53-year-old New Westminster man has won this year鈥檚 PNE prize home in 91原创鈥檚 Willoughby neighbourhood.
Mark Zappa found out when Shelley Frost, president and CEO of the fair, spoke to him by phone on Monday, Sept. 11, just moments after the winning ticket was drawn by Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim at Pacific Coliseum.
鈥淎m I awake right now?鈥� the amazed winner said. 鈥淲ow.鈥�
Zappa bought his winning ticket in-person, at a mall in New Westminster.
鈥淚鈥檝e been buying them on and off for years,鈥� he explained.
The single Zappa, a night watchman who volunteers for two different animal shelters, currently rents in New West.
Built by 91原创鈥檚 Lanstone Homes in a joint venture with Wesmont Homes, his new home, a 3,773 sq. ft. house, sits in the 7500 block of 197A Street in Willoughby, not far from the border with Surrey.
鈥淚f I could have picked anywhere in the Lower Mainland to live, it would be 91原创,鈥� a delighted Zappa remarked.
He has never owned his own house.
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Built by 91原创鈥檚 Lanstone Homes in a joint venture with Wesmont Homes, the 3,773 sq. ft. house sits in the 7500 block of 197A Street in Willoughby, not far from the border with Surrey.
鈥淚f I could have picked anywhere in the Lower Mainland to live, it would be 91原创,鈥� a delighted Zappa remarked.
鈥淭he PNE Prize Home is a beloved tradition and awarding it to its new owner is one of the most special events of the year for our organization,鈥� said Frost.
鈥淭his year鈥檚 Prize Home showcases state-of-the-art craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, and BC building products. We extend our warmest congratulations to Mark, now the proud homeowner of this beautiful 91原创 home.鈥�
Designed by Brown & Co and furnished by Yaletown Interiors, the 91原创 house has five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, a modern kitchen with Fisher & Paykel appliances, a rec room, and a listening lounge.
The home also includes a one bedroom, one-bathroom legal basement suite.
Total estimated value of the prize package is $2.3 million.
Revenue raised through the PNE Prize Home Lottery supports a variety of agriculture, community, arts and other local programs.
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