CONWAY — Stonehurst Manor, one of Mount Washington Valley’s premier hospitality properties, changed hands on July 14. Longtime owners Peter and Laurel Rattay of Jackson sold the inn/restaurant at 3351 White Mountain Highway in North Conway to Theresa and Jesse “JJ” Truman IV of Grantham for $5 million.
Earle Wason of Wason Hospitality Associates of Meredith and Portsmouth transacted the sale, representing the seller.
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