Newman Properties purchased the building at 1 Chestnut St. in West Newton last summer, intent on finding a long-term tenant. Then a real sweet business came knocking.

“During that time, Hilliards Chocolates approached Atlantic Capital Investment with the goal of expanding their rapidly growing business,” Newman’s Marketing Coordinator Kevin Leech said.

Hilliard’s has now purchased the building from Newman Properties, securing the chocolate company’s place in West Newton.

This past spring, the City Council approved the sale of land containing several parking spaces to Hilliards, which was a condition of the property sale.

This 2,476-square-foot building will be Hilliard’s fourth location, with other stores located in North Easton, Norwell and Mansfield.

“This building is ideally nestled in the heart of the West Newton Village, featuring heavy foot traffic with maximum exposure—perfect for Hilliards’ newest home and their delicious products!” Leech continued.

Hilliards Chocolates is a fourth generation-owned business launched by Perley and Jessie Hilliard in 1924 in Boston.