A boutique-style residential care home in Lichfield has been sold after almost 36 years under the same ownership.
Susan Angenent has sold Rosemary Lodge Care Home to an existing care home operator for an undisclosed price as she prepares for her retirement.
She acquired the Walsall Road home formerly known as Boston House in 1990, when it had just three residents.
The building, which was sold through specialist property adviser Christie & Co, has been sympathetically converted over the years to offer 28 en-suite bedrooms and landscaped gardens.
Susan said: “A couple of years ago, I knew it was important to start planning my retirement. More importantly, I wanted not to be in a rush and to find the most suitable buyer.
“It was the toughest decision I’ve ever made, as the home has been my baby for almost 36 years since we started with three residents on 3 Oct 1990, creating history, longevity, and a superb reputation.
“To continue the legacy and success of the home for the future, I knew I could only hand over the baton to someone who could bring experience together with new energy and a new vision.
“With numerous buyers interested in the sale, the buyer was introduced by Christie and Co and I knew immediately with confidence that he was the right buyer to take Rosemary Lodge forward to the next chapter in its history.”
The identity of the buyer, who specialises in high-quality residential care for the private sector, has not been disclosed.
Paul Reilly, Director – Care at Christie & Co, said: “The quality of this well-established, ‘Good’ rated care home attracted multiple buyers, and we agreed a sale within a short time, selecting a well-known purchaser with the ability to transact confidentially.”
