£2.2m price tag for Great Barr Hall

A derelict listed hall on the Walsall-Sandwell border has been put up for sale with a £2.2 million price tag.

Talks are under way between Walsall Council and national lottery chiefs to see what can be done to attract a new owner for Grade II-listed Great Barr Hall.

Campaigners have fought for years for the crumbling house — which dates back to the 18th century and was once owned by the Scott family — along with 50 acres of parkland to be preserved and the land kept free of development.

Walsall Council's regeneration boss Councillor Adrian Andrew today revealed he has initiated discussions with the Heritage Lottery Fund over the future of the site which has suffered ars-on attacks and vandalism.

"I am in the process of organising a meeting with the fund along with representatives of Beacon Action Group," he said. "This is an opportunity to get the property back into friendly hands."