A DISUSED Worcester pumping station is up for sale at a price of £275,000.

The derelict stone built former pumping house which sits directly on the River Severn opposite McDonald’s in Hylton Road, has been earmarked for development for a number of years.

The building – which was the scene of a tragedy in January 2003 when 18-year-old Aidan Botfield fell through the roof and drowned – has been the subject of a number of planning applications since 1990.

There was a successful application in 2002, when city council planners gave permission for it to be converted into a shop and offices.

At the time the teenager's family spoke to the Worcester News of their relief that there were plans to transform the building, to help them avoid painful memories.

Andrew Grant, which is marketing the property as The Screenhouse, says planning consent for it to be turned into a retail or office building, has lapsed.

For Sale signs have now gone up on the building, which has railings around its front and bars on windows, and it is being marketed as a "landmark site presenting amazing development opportunity".

Andrew Grant's marketing material said: "The property is situated within Worcester city centre, fronts Hylton Road, and occupies a stunning riverside location.

"The property is situated a short walk from Worcestershire Cricket Club and is near to national operators such as McDonalds, Avis, Aldi and Homebase.

"The property comprises a single storey former pump house with mooring directly onto the River Severn, and which previously benefitted from planning approval for further development."

Viewings can be organised by appointment with Andrew Grant's team on 0330 024 3000.

The website listing can be found at andrew-grant.co.uk/buy/property-for-sale/details/pcode-adgrps-AGC180107.