5642 Morris Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 1C5
MLS® # 202425868


$1,499,999

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!

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

Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Maritime Realty

Utilities

Rooms

LevelTypeDimensions
Main FloorDining Room19'3" x 8'6"
Main FloorFoyer30'9" x 6'9"
Main FloorKitchen17'0" x 8'0"
Main FloorLaundry17'10" x 10'5"
Main FloorLiving Room18'5" x 15'2"
LevelTypeDimensions
2nd LevelBath 111'1" x 6'8"
2nd LevelBedroom14'7" x 10'5"
2nd LevelBedroom15'9" x 16'2"
2nd LevelPrimary Bedroom19'7" x 16'2"
LevelTypeDimensions
3rd LevelRec Room15'11" x 20'11"
LevelTypeDimensions
BasementBath 216'2" x 7'0"
BasementBedroom17'10" x 16'10"
BasementBedroom18'10" x 15'9"

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Schools

TypeName
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

Demographics for 5642 Morris Street, Halifax, NS (MLS® 202425868)

Census Year: 2016

12090965
  • Subdivision Name: Halifax
  • Population Count: 1,032
  • Private Dwellings Count: 730
  • Land Area: 0.11 Km2

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