Acting on behalf of the Estate of the late Sir Bernard Ashley, Christie + Co has sold the freehold of Llangoed Hall Hotel in the Wye Valley, Wales, to von Essen Hotels, the luxury hotel group, for an undisclosed sum.
Set within circa 15 acres of formal gardens and parkland, the 4-Star country house hotel comprises 23 letting bedrooms, residents’ morning room, drawing room, award winning restaurant and Whistler private dining room. The hotel also has a self-contained banqueting suite and Orangery with several rooms licensed for civil marriage ceremonies.
The hotel’s grounds also feature a helicopter pad, a purpose-built helicopter hangar, two garages, a number of car parking areas, various outbuildings, stores and workshops.
Since opening as a luxury country house hotel in June 1990, Llangoed Hall has achieved many industry accolades including being awarded AA 4-Stars and a Rosette for food quality (2010).
Von Essen Hotels currently owns and operates a further 30 luxury hotels in the UK and France.
Commenting, Andrew Davis, Chairman of von Essen hotels, said: “I am delighted to have acquired a property with such an individual history and in such a unique location. The purchase of Llangoed is testament to my ongoing personal commitment to this company and our strategy for continued growth.”
Simon Stevens, Director at Christie + Co, said: “This trophy property deal was confidentially negotiated off market with von Essen Hotels, which will seamlessly incorporate the business into its exclusive collection of country house hotels. There were a number of other operators who expressed a keen interest in acquiring this outstanding opportunity, proving that would-be buyers continue to act quickly if a realistically priced and well-located hotel becomes available.”