£295,000 /Sale price

St James Court is an elegant conversion of a former church school house, now home to just six individual apartments, offering a peaceful yet central setting in Poole Old Town. Residents enjoy secure access via an ornate archway leading into a charming courtyard, with lift and stair access to the first floor.Upon entering the apartment, a welcoming inner hallway provides two cupboards, one is a useful storage cupboard and the other houses a fitted washing machine/dryer. A contemporary shower room is positioned off the hallway and has been recently upgraded with a modern glass corner enclosure.Full-height windows line the hallway, flooding the property with natural light and enhancing the sense of space throughout.The heart of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. This stylish and versatile space features a newly fitted modern kitchen with integrated appliances, ample room for dining and soft seating and delightful views over the historic Scaplen’s Court museum gardens.French doors open from the living area onto the outstanding private decked balcony, which spans the entire length of the apartment. This exceptional outdoor space is ideal for al fresco dining, entertaining or simply enjoying the coastal air.The principal bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobe storage and a modern en-suite bathroom comprising a full-size bath, WC and wash basin. The second double bedroom also offers built-in wardrobe space and overlooks the balcony.The property further benefits from one allocated undercover parking space, along with secure cycle storage within St James Court.Tenure: Share of Freehold  (Underlying lease: 999 years from 1st January 2001)Management Company: Anthem Management Limited  Maintenance charge: £914.11 payable quarterlyCouncil Tax Band: CPets and Holiday lets/Airbnb are not permittedUtilities: Mains Electricity, Gas, Water & Sewerage  Heating: Gas Boiler (Glow Worm Flexicom)Broadband: Refer to Ofcom website    Mobile Signal: Refer to Ofcom websiteMays are part of the Property Ombudsman Scheme TPO - DO3138Poole is home to the second-largest natural harbour in the world after Sydney and has been a working port for hundreds of years. Poole Quay has grown to accommodate a centre of commerce, cafes, restaurants and public houses with Poole High Street and its numerous shops nearby.It also offers great connections with its main rail links to Southampton and London, as well as the ferry crossings to the continent, whilst Bournemouth International Airport maintains any international business links you might require.