A GREAT-GRANDMOTHER has lived in the same house for eight decades – and has seen the value of her property rise from £800 – to £550,000.
Winifred Flemming, 106, bought her home near West Wickham, Kent, in 1945 and has spent 77 years living in the same house.
But despite her old age, "Win" is shutting down calls to move into assisted living.
Win purchased the home for less than £800 – and the house is now estimated to be worth at least £550,000.
The pensioner claims she's still "fighting fit" and able to look after herself – and says there is no place she'd rather live.
Win told The Sun: "I worked extremely hard to afford this house – which I originally bought for just £800.
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"When I moved here it was a lovely area and I've always had lots of friends and family around here.
"I've got so comfortable here over the years and a lot of my most cherished memories all took place within these walls.
"I never considered moving as my whole life was built around my cafe business that I owned for 28 years.
"So much has changed since I first moved in it's hard to put into words how different the area looks when I step out my front door.
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"During my time here I've done lots of work to the house and now it really is the perfect home. I plan on staying put for as long as possible."
Win was widowed after her husband Henry died in 1997 and is visited by a carer to help her clean her dishes but has no other support.
Her granddaughter, Janine, 47, added: "My nan is such an incredible woman.
"Up until recently she was fully independent, but she broke her hip just before her 103rd birthday which has impacted her mobility.
"Amazingly, grandma is still bringing out cups of tea and cooking on occasions.
"She's such a caring person and she doesn't let her age affect her positive outlook on life.
"There may come a time where we'll have to start thinking about moving her, but at the moment she's going nowhere – she's made that very clear!"
"She still makes cups of tea if she's not feeling well which I think is really incredible
"Win is still reminding everyone when the bins need to go out every week, and what needs to be done round the house.
"She always says 'I wish I could get out in that garden' because she spent so much time there over the years.
"Despite having carers come in, she always does her best to help them dust and tidy up.
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"When we first got her some help she found it hard to relinquish control because she always wants to do everything for herself no matter what it is – that's just the type of person she is.
"One thing she says often is 'I'll miss the simple things in life, like never being able to climb a ladder again', and I think that is born out of a fear of her losing her independence."
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