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Apartment five is in the 19th century church of St James.

Built in the 1840s, it was deconsecrated more than a century later, then lay derelict before being rescued by developers and turned into unique living spaces.

It is in Charlotte Road in Edgbaston, the upmarket suburb fondly, and frequently, described as “leafy”.

Though industrial development was barred there, it has some major employers nearby, including the QE Hospital.

Designed in the French Gothic style at a time when Queen Victoria was still at the start of her long reign, from the outside it still looks as if it is ready to welcome worshippers.

During the 1970s it was badly damaged after a tramp moved in and lit a fire to try and keep himself warm. .

However, in to repair or recreate anything that had been broken or damaged.