GARY Neville wants to sell the land where he had hoped to build his 'Teletubbies' house.

Estate agents Pearson Ferrier have the plot of land, in Harwood, listed for sale at £650,000.

In 2010, the former Manchester United star revealed designs for a futuristic underground home on the site, which was likened to the home of children’s TV favourites the Teletubbies.

Those proposals — which initially included a controversial large wind turbine — were subject to a lengthy planning battle and ultimately never came to fruition.

Other eco-friendly features of the 'carbon neutral' house would have included a ground source heat pump, sustainable rainwater harvesting and photovoltaic cells, which convert light directly into electricity.

Pearson Ferrier is advertising the site with pictures of later house designs approved in 2012, which were a substantially altered version of the first 'Teletubbies' plans.

The former England defender is understood to have carried out enough work on the site that its planning permission is still intact, meaning a new buyer could continue with the development as planned.

The Ramsbottom-based estate agents describes the site, off Slack Lane, as a 'substantial development opportunity'.

It said: "The Hollins off Slack Lane, Harwood is a substantial development opportunity to create a distinct family home, nestling in a sought after rural setting enjoying privacy and seclusion.

"The residence will be a significant undertaking harnessing the latest concepts in architectural and environmental design.

"Extending to 8000 sq ft with accommodation set over two floors, the house will be set in large gardens and grounds extending to around five acres.

"The property is close to sought after village settings of Harwood, Edgworth and Bromley Cross. Bolton, Bury and Manchester are within easy reach and the train station at Bromley Cross is a short drive away."

Earlier this year, Mr Neville was granted permission to build a new luxury home in Bromley Cross.

Bolton Council's planning office had said the application should be refused, but were overruled by councillors who dismissed fears that the development would be harmful to the green belt.