A former pub in west Suffolk which has planning permission to be converted into a house and flats is set to go under the hammer at auction.

The White Horse Inn, in Risby, near Bury St Edmunds, is a Grade II listed property that received the go-ahead to be converted into homes in 2018.

East Anglian Daily Times: The Suffolk branch of CAMRA said the pub has been shut for a number of yearsThe Suffolk branch of CAMRA said the pub has been shut for a number of years (Image: Auction House)

Work has already started to convert the site into one house and three flats.

East Anglian Daily Times: Inside the former 18th century coaching innInside the former 18th century coaching inn (Image: Auction House)

The 18th century coaching inn has been closed for a number of years, according to the Suffolk branch of CAMRA.

East Anglian Daily Times: West Suffolk Council has given a revamp of the pub the green lightWest Suffolk Council has given a revamp of the pub the green light (Image: Auction House)

It has a guide price of between £280,000 and £320,000 and will be auctioned with Auction House East Anglia on Wednesday, June 15.

East Anglian Daily Times: It is set to be sold with Auction House East Anglia on Wednesday, June 15It is set to be sold with Auction House East Anglia on Wednesday, June 15 (Image: Auction House)

Auction House described the pub as a "rare opportunity to purchase a unique historic building with a part implemented consent on the outskirts of a popular and growing market town".