WINTER PARK – HGTV Dream Home winner Robert (Bob) O’Neill Sr. got his first look inside the $2.5 million Winter Park residence today. But he and wife, Lorie, won’t be able to spend the night in their new, lodge-style home, even though it is stocked with food, towels, extra sweaters and other amenities.

"It’s the paperwork," the 69-year-old said. Documents need to be signed at a formal closing that will occur in a month or two.

There are also key decisions to be made. Bob doesn’t know yet whether he will keep the prize or eventually put the home up for sale.

"We can afford it," the retired Florida postmaster said. "I’ve worked hard all my life and saved money, but I worry about relocating."

"Just dreaming, it would be nice to have a family reunion here," said Lorie, 48.

Bob recently settled in Johnson City, Tenn., with Lorie, whom he married six-months ago today. The two wanted to be closer to his son and other family members, and have been busy house hunting. On March 18, during a restaurant meal there with family, that project was temporarily delayed when Bob learned on live TV that he had won HGTV’s 11th annual dream home.

"It’s very humbling to us. It’s something that came out of nowhere," he said.

On Monday, Lorie took the day off from her job as a U.S. Postal Service clerk. On Wednesday, the two began a weather-challenged journey west to see the home. In Chicago, the O’Neills chatted with TV host Oprah Winfrey about the experience. The episode airs at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 on KCNC Channel 4 and will be seen by more than 10 million people.

The next stop was Denver and Winter Park. After a snowcat tour of the slopes Friday, the two celebrated their good luck with 65 vendors and HGTV employees, and enjoyed a steak dinner at a Winter Park restaurant.

This morning at 10 a.m. snow fell on cue as Bob and his wife were chauffeured to their home in Bridger’s Cache for the first time. Jon Steinlauf, senior vice president of Scripps Networks advertising sales, gave Bob the keys to a new cherry-hued SUV. Next, the couple was helped up an icy walkway to the front door, where the executive presented them with a set of sparkling, silver-colored keys to the house. A camera crew and photographers captured the moment as Bob unlocked the front door and ushered his wife in.

"Wow. Nothing but wow. Everything’s beautiful, just perfect," Bob said, going on a room-to-room tour with HGTV project manager Jack Thomasson and interior designer Linda Woodrum.

In the master suite, Lorie, 48, attempted to sit on the high bed.

"I need a stool," she said as her husband gave her a kiss on camera.

"Don’t worry. We’ll get you one," one of the organizers said.

In the master bath, she stepped into the stone-tiled shower, which is equipped with numerous knobs and nozzles.

"Go ahead, try it out," her husband said.

In a third-floor alcove, they discovered a blue-and-white quilt made by Janet Greene of Chattanooga, Tenn., and a group of Dream Home fans.

"That to me was very touching," O’Neill said. "That’s going to be hanging on my bedroom or living room wall, where ever that is."

What’s next? The couple plans to travel to Aruba for a delayed honeymoon.

"When we return to Tennessee, I’m going to be very busy writing thank-you notes to all the people who were involved in this project," O’Neill says.