A STUNNING penthouse apartment boasting picturesque views of the seafront has hit the market for £1.25million after the transformation of a former art gallery.

The old Beecroft Art Gallery, opposite the Cliffs Pavilion, has been transformed into nine luxury flats following its sale in 2022.

Southend Council sold the building for more than £1million after the art gallery moved to the city’s former library in Victoria Avenue in 2014.

Transformed - Former Beecroft Art Gallery becomes nine flatsTransformed - Former Beecroft Art Gallery becomes nine flats (Image: Dedman Gray)

At the time, it was agreed the money would be reinvested into arts and culture across Southend.

The Edwardian building – originally donated to Southend by lawyer and art collector Walter Beecroft in 1952 – has been “lovingly” restored with the exterior remaining the same while luxury flats have been created inside.

Wow - The stunning inside of the penthouseWow - The stunning inside of the penthouse (Image: Dedman Gray)

Included within the nine apartments is a stunning penthouse, which has now been listed on the market for £1.25million.

Mike Gray, managing director of Dedman Gray who sold the gallery, said: “It is such a pleasure to see this finished product that the developers have delivered in this superb development over the last year or so.

Plans - Mike Gray outside the former gallery ahead of the transformationPlans - Mike Gray outside the former gallery ahead of the transformation (Image: Dedman Gray)

“I have to say the quality of the refurbishment and material used are second to none. It also retrains the original character of the Beecroft building.

“Any purchaser can look forward to moving in to quality accommodation that has ben restored with real passion and commitment.”

Modern - The kitchen area of the penthouseModern - The kitchen area of the penthouse (Image: Dedman Gray)

The penthouse exudes sophistication with a mezzanine level, three-bedrooms, and balcony offering superb views.

There is also a kitchen, living, and dining area, which features a bespoke Mark James fitted kitchen, and Edwardian-style hand painted Ash doors.

Relaxing - One of the three bedroomsRelaxing - One of the three bedrooms (Image: Dedman Gray)

The convenience of a lift servicing all floors and the rarity of a large roof terrace only enhance the allure of this residence.

The roof terrace, adorned with railing, offers panoramic views of the surroundings too.

Calming - The bathroom areaCalming - The bathroom area (Image: Dedman Gray)

Anne Jones, Labour councillor responsible for housing and planning, previously praised the developer for going “above and beyond what they needed to do”

To view the full property, visit https://www.dedmangray.co.uk/residential-property/

Amazing - The incredible view from the roof terraceAmazing - The incredible view from the roof terrace (Image: Dedman Gray)