A historic Grade II* listed former pub which has sat empty for seven years is being placed up for auction later this month.

The Red Lion building, in Handsworth, was designed and built by James and Lister Lea in 1901 but was listed on a top ten of under-threat buildings by the Victoria Society.

The three-storey building, in Soho Road, covers a total of 4,251 sq ft and planning permission was granted in 2012 for the demolition of outbuildings and exterior toilet blocks for the erection of single-storey rear extensions to change its use from a pub to a restaurant.

The Victorian Society previously said vital repairs were necessary as the building was vulnerable and required high levels of security.

It is one of the lots being offered by CPBigwood at its event on October 23 with a guide price of £245,000 but has also been marketed by Mason Young for £400,000 which is representing the private owner.

James and Lister Lea's work features widely across Birmingham including The Bartons Arms in Newtown, The George and Dragon in the Jewellery Quarter, Anchor Inn in Digbeth and The Woodman in Eastside.

The city has also seen a run in recent years of old pubs in historic buildings being brought back to life.