PINK Floyd guitarist David Gilmour’s seafront home was unveiled to residents last week after years of work - and Argus readers love it.

Many said they had enjoyed watching the building work progress on Hove seafront with one describing the results as “fresh and inspiring”.

The 74-year-old musician and his wife, novelist Polly Samson, bought the 19th century Turkish bathhouse which previously stood on the site in 2015 with plans to develop the site.

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But it was soon discovered the historic structure was dilapidated beyond repair, and would need to be knocked down.

As Mr Gilmour and his wife went through the planning process, deciding what would be built in its place, they were told by Brighton and Hove City Council that any new structure would need to be built “in a manner which more than echoes the original building”.

And it appears the Wish You Were Here singer was successful in that brief, with the hoardings and scaffolding surrounding the site taken own last week to unveil the (almost) finished product.

Argus reader Margaret Parkes said: “(It was) so lovely watching it being built, and now the end result is amazing - so fresh and inspiring.

Elle Jay agreed, saying: “I like the way he has kept the character of the buildings around him.”

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Sue Verrall speculated what the site could look like inside.

She said: “No doubt he has renovated to the highest standard. I guess it’s beautiful inside with amazing sea views.”

Another Argus reader shared an amusing story in which a work colleague's son had come to work on the site, not knowing who the owner was.

He said: "He didn't know who he was, he said he was working at (the home of) this singer/guitarist who used to play in a band.

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"I couldn't believe my ears when he said that, words fail me."

But Bob Grevatt knew exactly who David Gilmour is, and admitted he is excited to have one of his musical heroes living in Brighton and Hove.

He said: “(It) looks great, better than the original, (and) compliments the area.

“And it’s really nice to have a legend living among us. (I) hope to see you (Mr Gilmour) one day.”

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Argus readers were also complimentary of the architecture, with great attention during the development process having been given to ensure the new building did not differ too greatly from the original.

Bruce Rowley said: “(A) wonderful piece of contemporary architecture, sitting well among the old.”

However, for some readers, the architecture was not the element of the building they felt Mr Gilmour and Mrs Samson should be most excited about.

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Several pointed out that, if the guitarist were to suddenly crave something sweet, he could always make the short walk to Marocco’s Hove next door - which is known for its tasty range of ice creams.

But the final word goes to Argus reader Michael Jones who, among others, took the opportunity to provide a tongue-in-cheek response to the unveiling of the seafront building.

“All in all, it’s just another brick in the wall,” he said.