A glitzy launch was held for the new plush homes at The Grand in Leigh.
The exclusive event was held at The Boatyard restaurant in Old Leigh this evening, with speeches and a singer.
The plush and high-end apartments at the landmark former pub site hit the market tomorrow, with dozens waiting to view the properties.
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The 18 new homes at the Grand, in Broadway, Leigh, priced from £700,000 have received interest from 500 people.
The former hotel, which dates back to 1899, is being converted by developers 460 Leisure into 18 apartments, with a basement restaurant, spa and shop.
Anna Firth Tory MP for Southend West and Kevin Robinson, mayor of Southend were among the dignitaries at tonight's event.
Mr Robinson said: "It is a really interesting development in a hugely iconic building for Leigh. Having lived in Southend for more than 20 years, I've walked past it hundreds of times and it's amazing that the development has kept the iconic look of it.
"It means everyone will recognise it as what they to be The Grand Hotel and it will be interesting to see how it blends in with modern Leigh."
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