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By Filipa Gaspar

A former church tower has been turned into a seven-story home - and is now deemed as ''one of the most unique conversions in the UK."

St James Tower located in the center of Cardiff is now a residence carved from Church of St James the Great.

It has been restored and redeveloped by current custodians into a seven-storey home - blending Victorian with modern-day designs.

Once a place of worship, the tower is now on the market for $1,045,000.

Estate agents Jeffrey Ross say it is "one of the most unique conversions" in the country.

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It offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a toilet, a formal dining room and generous living area.

The agents added that St James Tower combines urban convenience with monumental architecture - and a "true one-of-a-kind home."

The wider church site has been transformed into 16 exclusive apartments.

The listing said: "St James Tower stands as one of Cardiff’s most iconic and imaginative conversions a magnificent seven-storey residence carved from the historic Church of St James the Great, first completed in 1894.

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(Jeffrey Ross via SWNS)

"From its soaring stone arches and ornate columns to the vibrant hues of its original stained glass windows, every level of this tower tells the story of over a century of craftsmanship, character and devotion."

It added: "Arguably one of the most unique conversions in the UK.

"The imagination behind such a brilliantly bonkers space is one to marvel at, as well as feel inspired.

"We feel extremely fortunate to be able to bring this to the open market finally."

The Tower, located St James Church, Newport Road, Cardiff is on sale for £799,950.

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