Big plans at Close House
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Close House Hotel & Golf Club, Northumberland, announced the second phase of a continued £7.5 million development of their golf, hotel & conference facilities in the North East.
The £2.5 million state-of-the-art clubhouse will feature floor to ceiling glass windows with panoramic views across the golf course & Tyne Valley, as well as one of the many lakes in the grounds. It will be clad in ancient stone sourced from the existing estate to ensure it remains in keeping with Grade II listed buildings in the area.
Keeping business in the region was a priority for Sage founder and North East entrepreneur Graham Wylie, who purchased the 18th Century Hotel & Golf course in 2004 from Newcastle University. Mr Wylie appointed Durham based contractors Morgan Ashurst to carry out the building work commenced today.
Donning his hard hat for the occasion, Graham Wylie commented “it has always been my vision at Close House to create a premier golfing venue in the North East, and with the Championship golf course and clubhouse due for completion by Spring 2011, our aim is to bring business to the North East from around the UK and beyond.” We are delighted to have appointed Morgan Ashurst as the contractors for the
Morgan Ashurst, which has local offices in Belmont Business Park, Durham, is a leading full service construction business with a strong track record in the North East. “We are thrilled to be chosen to construct such a flagship leisure development here in the North East” says Duncan Kidd, Morgan Ashurst Operations Manager.
Approximately 60 jobs will be created throughout the project, from the construction of the building through to employment of staff when the new club house and championship ‘Colt Course’ opens in 2011. A Golf Academy, driving range & specialised Custom Fit Centre will be open to the public this year.
The hotel & golf course is situated ten minutes from Newcastle city centre and Newcastle airport. This combined with the hotel’s new chauffeur service is expected to bring business into the region from across the UK and Internationally. www.closehouse.co.uk 01661 852255.
