Leicestershire's Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre has been brought to market through Savills and Christie & Co, on behalf of a private client, at a guide price of £11m.
The renowned Grade II-listed hotel, set in the heart of rural of the county, is a historic Victorian estate occupying 38 acres of parkland. Set in expansive grounds, the house comprises 44 period bedrooms, as well as two restaurants, four private dining rooms and eight conference rooms.
The hotel also hosts an open-air theatre, with a capacity of 550 seats, set in a wooded glade beside a lake. Additionally, the hotel benefits from an ornate Victorian Orangery that overlooks the surrounding parkland.
As the region’s most exclusive retreat for marriage ceremonies, Kilworth House Hotel is also a popular wedding venue, catering for up to 130 guests.
Located in North Kilworth, the hotel is in close proximity to the junction 20 of the M1 making it an ideal location for corporate events and leisure weekends. Market Harborough railway station sits 20 minutes away by car and arrivals by helicopter can also be accommodated at the private helipad located within the grounds.
Tom Cunningham, director at Savills Manchester, commented, “Kilworth House Hotel offers an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire the freehold interest in a high quality period hotel, complete with theatre, dining and conference rooms situated in stunning grounds.
'This is the first time that this renowned hotel has come to market, so we’re expecting significant interest in this site. This highly profitable business is excellently positioned to continue its progression under new owners.”
Jeremy Jones, Head of Hotels Brokerage at Christie & Co, added, “Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre has been created with love and true passion by its current owners. Accommodating discerning corporate, leisure and guests drawn to the unique theatre offer this highly profitable business is now ready for the next act with new owners at the helm.”
