Hodges Ward Elliott, the premier boutique real estate capital markets advisor, announced they represented the seller in the recent sale of the Dillard House Resort, a destination resort, restaurant and conference center locatedin Dillard, Georgia, less than two hours northeast of Atlanta and minutes from Highlands, NC.
An HWE team of Preston Reid and Nate Ries represented the seller in the transaction.
Situated on a plateau in the scenic Little Tennessee River Valley of North Georgia, the property enjoys one of the Southeast’s most beautiful settings, with stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and frontage along the Little Tennessee River.
Spanning 100 acres, the Resort’s components include 95 guest rooms, the iconic Dillard House restaurant, 11,000 square feet of indoor meeting space split between the Henry E. Dillard Conference Center and the Rock House, an equestrian center,beautiful riding trails,a trout pond and a swimming pool.
Owned and managed by the Dillard family for generations, the Dillard House boasts an illustrious reputation that has endured since its original lodgings opened in 1917. Since that time, hundreds of thousands of guests have enjoyed wonderfully prepared Southern style home-cooked meals at the Dillard House or purchased Dillard House private label merchandise or cookbooks.
“We are thrilled to transact one of the Southeast’s most renowned and historically significant hospitality properties,” notes Nate Ries, Hodges Ward Elliott. “After a competitive bidding process with multiple offers, we identified a buyer and brought the sale to a successful close.”
“We are thankful to the Dillard family for giving us the opportunity to work on this important disposition,” said Preston Reid. “We are excited to see the new owner continue the legacy that has been cultivated over generations.”
About Hodges Ward Elliott:
Hodges Ward Elliott is the premier boutique real estate capital markets advisor, empowered to deliver exceptional results across a broad spectrum of business lines and product types. HWE’s multi-disciplined platform includes commercial, hotel, and debt capital markets teams, with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Nashville and London. As a privately held company, HWE is dedicated to cultivating long-term client relationships and takes pride in the reputation and track record established over its 50-year history. HWE has closed over $100 billion of transactions, including $50 billion since 2015.
