Whitehaven’s Chase Hotel has been sold for an undisclosed sum as its previous owner retires after 40 years at the helm.
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co announced the sale of the property, which dates back to 1840.
The Georgian has 23 en suite bedrooms, conference facilities for up to 60 delegates, and a bar with terrace/dining room, and two acres of mature landscaped gardens.
The hotel has been sold to businessman Nejat Alkan.
He said: “We are privileged to have been able to acquire The Chase Hotel, which is a big part of community life in Whitehaven.
“We are looking forward to continuing to welcome visitors and locals alike.
“It is certainly business as usual for the hotel and whilst, in the future, we will undertake some upgrades and refurbishments, we are very much looking forward working with our great team of staff to make sure every single guest enjoys their visit.”
Graham Wilkinson, business agent at Christie & Co who managed the sale, said: “We are delighted to have concluded the sale of The Chase Hotel.
“We worked with the previous owner, Brian Proctor, to acquire the hotel 40 years ago and we have now come full circle and helped to enable Mr Proctor to retire, and welcome Nejat as the new owner of this popular hotel in the heart of Whitehaven. We wish Mr Alkan every success for the future.”
