THIS homeowner will definitely be on Santa’s nice list – as his elaborate Christmas lights display transforms his street into a winter wonderland.
Richard Iles’s bright idea means his home in Winterbourne Down, Gloucestershire, is now covered with more than 230,000 Christmas lights.
The builder, 37, worked “tirelessly” alongside his “incredible” father-in-law to complete the magnificent display.
They battled the elements to finalise all the decorations – which include giant snowflakes protruding from the roof.
It features a life-like Santa figure climbing into the chimney, while reindeer can be seen on the roof.
Richard will be hosting an official “switch-on” at his home tomorrow, with the lights set to stay on until January 5.
He explained he had received donations from local businesses to help fund his extravagant display.
He told the BBC: “A display of this scale simply wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support around us
“Our sponsors are unbelievably generous year after year, and I can’t thank them enough for helping us make this vision a reality.”
The display will raise money for the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, which Richard said meant a “great deal” to him.
It helps disabled former servicemen and women, providing them with trips and equipment for travel.
This incredible display comes as iconic Christmas lights are set to return to a popular UK seaside town.
Tiverton in Devon, Cornwall, recently unveiled the festive decorations, with the unique sight now fully embraced by the council.
The big switch-on happened on Saturday, November 22, lighting up Fore Street, Phoenix Lane and the pannier market.
Crowds packed into the town centre, which was buzzing all day with music, street acts and festive fun.
Locals laughed, cheered and snapped selfies under the now-legendary “pants lights” which have become something of a festive sensation.
The eyebrow-raising lights first went viral back in 2015, when a row of Christmas puddings was mistaken for Santa’s undies.
The gaffe made national headlines and turned the quiet Devon town into an unlikely attraction for tourists.
