The former car park of a historic Hampstead Heath pub that closed down more than 20 years ago is being sold.

The site, located to one side of the Grade II Jack Straw’s Castle, was used as a car park by the watering hole, which dated back to the 18th century.

Jack Straw’s Castle pub closed in 2002 and was turned into housing and a gym.

Estate agent Savills says that its listing for the land next to the defunct hostelry is now “under offer” with a potential buyer found, but the property is still listed online.

Planning permission was granted after appeal in 2021 for the erection of two three-storey, plus basement, four-bedroom houses as a side extension to Jack Straw's Castle.

The architect's drawings for two new homes in the car park of Jack Straw's Castle in HampsteadThe architect's drawings for two new homes in the former car park of Jack Straw's Castle pub in Hampstead (Image: Quinlan Terry Architects)

This 0.02-acre site can be found on the western side of North End Way, next to Hampstead Heath.

The Ham & High reported the project was set to go ahead in October 2022 after the developer secured a £2.59 million loan.

Jack Straw’s Castle had a great historical significance in Hampstead.

It was named after the rebel leader Jack Straw, who led the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381 and who stayed at the site until he was executed.

After the pub was built in the 18th Century, major historical figures visited it, including Charles Dickens and music hall singer Alex Hurley.

Jack Straw’s Castle was rebuilt in 1964 and continued to serve punters until its 2002 closure.

A planning inspector gave the go-ahead to the plans to transform the car park into "luxury homes" in May 2021, despite the Heath and Hampstead Society, Camden Council, and the City of London Corporation fighting the plans.

The former car park site is currently listed with a guide price of £1,600,000.