Inside the Deansgate penthouse with 'best views of city centre' once home to architect who designed building

A huge penthouse that sits at the top of a city centre residential building has come on the market for £1,450,000.

Taking over the top floors of No.1 Deansgate, the three-bed penthouse was once home to Ian Simpson. The Manchester architect designed the apartment building back in 2000 as part of the city's reconstruction after IRA bombing.

In 2002 Ian moved into the large suite before relocating to his extravagant penthouse at the top of The Beetham Tower in 2006, where he is thought to still live today.

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No. 1 Deansgate is the tallest all-steel residential building in the UK and is of the most expensive and sough-after addresses in the city centre.

This particular penthouse is said to have 't he best views' that there is with panoramic views from three sides of the apartment.

Surrounding the exterior is a wrap-around balcony that provides plenty of outdoor space whilst being fully enclosed and covered. The apartment's current owners used this area as a home gym and a relaxing zone with seating.

The swanky apartment sits on top of two, two-bed apartments and spans across more than 3,000 square foot with an extensive open-plan layout and quirky interior.

The sleek, bespoke kitchen flows through to two roomy lounges and a dining area ideal for entertaining. The master bedroom suite has plenty of space with the addition of a lavish walk-in wardrobe and a stylish en-suite. It currently has a cool map of Manchester on the wall.

Although smaller the second bedroom has fitted wardrobes and features a freestanding stone bathtub to relax in whilst admiring the views. This bedroom also has a private bathroom.

The owners are