The search for a brand new owner of popular Ballymena hotel, the Rosspark Hotel, has got underway.

Current owner Keith Carmichael is putting the hotel up for sale after announcing his retirement.

The 39 bedroom modern property is set on a landscaped parkland side extending up to 10 acres on the outskirts of Ballymena. It was bought by the Carmichael Group in 1999 and since then under the management of Keith Carmichael has made significant investments of £3 million and enhancements which have enabled the Rosspark to become an award-winning wedding venue.

Renowned for its high-quality service for weddings, the hotel features five conference / function suites, a stunning new Garden Lounge with private bar and a state-of-the-art wedding pavilion to accommodate wedding ceremonies, civil partnerships and blessing, The Therapy Rooms which was available to both hotel guests and the general public and extensive landscaped gardens.

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Concept plans have also been drawn up to provide a 38 bedroom extension to the property, 17 new 2-bedroom cottages and a new spa facility / swimming pool to enable further expansion of the hotel.

Owner, Keith Carmichael said: "I am very proud to see how the Rosspark has grown and developed over the last 24 years, whilst continuing to be a popular destination for families and friends to come together for special occasions. I have thoroughly enjoyed developing the hotel along with my family and the great team we have been fortunate to have working with us at the hotel. The time has now come for me to think about my retirement and start the process for this and enable the new owner to take the Rosspark to the next stage of its development."

The sale is being handled by property consultant Gavin Weir, Principal, Avison Young in Belfast.