Mortgagee Sale at Public Auction
Wellsworth Hotel
14 Mechanic Street, Southbridge, Massachusetts 01550
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 • 11:00 A.M.
Sale to Be Held on the Premises
An exceptional opportunity to acquire the Wellsworth Hotel, a substantial full-service hotel, conference, event and office property.
Property Highlights
- 203 guest rooms
- 258,439± SF building
- 10.08± acres
- 19,433± SF of IACC-certified meeting and event space
- 250-seat auditorium
- 72,399± SF office component
- 416 parking spaces
- Visions Restaurant and Shades Lounge
- Focus Fitness Center and indoor swimming pool
- Indoor basketball court and two racquetball courts
- Business facilities and landscaped courtyard
The Wellsworth Hotel offers a broad range of hospitality, conference, event and recreational amenities. The property is part of the Southbridge Innovation Center, a mixed-use commercial complex located within the former American Optical Company campus.
Significant Office Component
The approximately 72,399± SF office component adds diversified investment potential beyond the hotel's hospitality and conference operations. Approximately 13,657± SF is currently leased, 27,280± SF is planned for lease to a state agency, and 31,462± SF is available for future leasing or build-out.
Southbridge & Central New England Location
Located in south-central Massachusetts near the Connecticut border, the property is approximately:
- 5 miles from the I-84 / I-90 interchange at Sturbridge
- 20 miles southwest of Worcester
- 40 miles northeast of Hartford
- 50 miles northwest of Providence
- 60 miles west of Boston
The region benefits from healthcare, manufacturing, government, financial services and tourism, with nearby attractions including Old Sturbridge Village, Wells State Park and the Brimfield Antique Flea Market.
Historic Setting
Originally part of the American Optical Company complex, the property reflects more than 160 years of Southbridge history. It was converted into a modern hotel and conference center in 2000–2001, with updates in 2018 and 2020.
SBC Energy Asset Foreclosure
Wed, Oct 7 • 12 PM
60 Optical Drive, Southbridge, MA 01550
The same Mortgagee is separately foreclosing upon certain personal property, operational equipment and secured collateral associated with the SBC Energy Plant, located near the Wellsworth Hotel within the Southbridge Innovation Center.
- Separate Offering: The SBC Energy collateral offering is separate from the Wellsworth Hotel real estate foreclosure.
- Collateral Only: The offering includes personal property, operational equipment and secured collateral associated with the SBC Energy Plant.
- Ground Lease: The offering does not include the real estate interest occupied by the power plant, which is subject to a ground lease.
- Additional Information: Further details regarding the SBC Energy collateral offering will be made available to interested purchasers.
MA Auction Company
Paul E. Saperstein Co.
617-227-6553 | MA Lic. 295
United Country | Heritage Brokers & Auctioneers
Brian Lensing CCIM, Commercial Advisor
314-803-1103| BidHeritage.com
Auction Terms: A $50,000 deposit by cash, certified check or bank check is required at the time and place of sale. The balance is due within five (5) days of the sale. All other terms will be announced at the sale or contained in the official Mortgagee's Notice of Sale.
