MLS® 202425868
List Price$1,499,999
PID00093880
TypeSingle Family
StyleSemi-Detached
Beds. 5
Baths. 4
Main Living Area 2,432 ft2
Finished Area 3,448 ft2
Age 165
Lot Size
List Date Nov. 1, 2024 (20 Days)

Overview

5642 Morris Street, Halifax, NS (MLS® 202425868): Situated in the historic Schmidtville district, 5642 Morris St / 1290 Wright Avenue. is a Scottish Georgian townhouse built in 1859. While the exterior presents classic Victorian charm, the interior reveals a distinctive blend of historic and global design. The attic’s “Tomb Room,” painted by artist Michael Lewis is a must see. This one of a kind room that transports visitors to ancient Egypt with murals across the walls, and ceiling, completed with a bathroom set inside a towering sarcophagus. Original brick walls are faced with cedar shingles, while the foundation combines hand-cut granite with fieldstone and brick. The home’s tall ceilings—11.5 feet on the ground floor, Original woodwork, pocket doors, and plaster details highlight the home’s historic craftsmanship, with 19th-century softwood floors upstairs and Saltillo tiles and hardwood on the main floor. The newly renovated basement suite, with a private entrance and separate address, equipped with in-floor heating, expansive windows for an abundance of natural light to fill each room, a clawfoot tub, making it ideal for added income or extended family. Additional modern upgrades include updated wiring, plumbing, and natural gas heating with beautiful cast iron radiators. International design touches such as Mexican kitchen tiles, Italian marble in a Roman-style bathroom with “Sicis” mosaics, and Spanish swan faucets elevate this home’s character. With a south-west-facing backyard, a two-car driveway, and a detached garage, this property offers an extraordinary blend of history, style, with the convenience of south end living. Book your private viewing today and take in everything that 5642 Morris street has to offer!

Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Maritime Realty


Directions

Directions to 5642 Morris Street, Halifax, NS (MLS® 202425868): South Park Street to Morris Street.


Rooms at 5642 Morris Street, Halifax, NS (MLS® 202425868)

Level Type Dimensions
Main Floor Foyer 30'9" x 6'9"
Main Floor Living Room 18'5" x 15'2"
Main Floor Dining Room 19'3" x 8'6"
Main Floor Kitchen 17'0" x 8'0"
Main Floor Laundry 17'10" x 10'5"
2nd Level Bedroom 14'7" x 10'5"
2nd Level Bedroom 15'9" x 16'2"
2nd Level Primary Bedroom 19'7" x 16'2"
2nd Level Bath 1 11'1" x 6'8"
Basement Bedroom 17'10" x 16'10"
Basement Bedroom 18'10" x 15'9"
Basement Bath 2 16'2" x 7'0"
3rd Level Rec Room 15'11" x 20'11"

Utilities

  • Cable
  • Electricity
  • High Speed Internet
  • Natural Gas
  • Other
  • Telephone

Schools near 5642 Morris Street, Halifax, NS (MLS® 202425868)

Type Name
Elementary SchoolSaint Mary's Elementary School
Middle SchoolGorsebrook Junior High School
High SchoolGorsebrook Junior High School
Elementary School (Fr. Imm.)Lemarchant - St Thomas Elementary School
Middle School (Fr. Imm.)Gorsebrook Junior High School
High School (Fr. Imm.)Citadel High School

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