5642 Morris Street

Halifax – South
$1,375,000

MLS® Number

202502221

Property Type

Single Family

Structure Style

2.5 Storey

Zoning

HCDSV

5642 Morris Street, Halifax NS - MLS<sup>®</sup>: # 202502221

Property Specifications

Lot size
Total living area 3,448 sqft
Main living area 2,432 sqft
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4

$1,375,000 CAD

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5642 Morris Street

Halifax – South

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, its own separate address, electrical meter, 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!

Halifax South

The South end of Halifax boasts a plethora of parks, businesses, stately homes, condos, schools, universities, shopping, bike trails, walking trails, and plenty of shops and restaurants to choose from.

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REALTOR® Michael Walling

Michael Walling

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Property Details

Building Age
Roof Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Brick, Wood Shingles
Flooring Ceramic, Hardwood, Laminate, Slate, Softwood, Tile
Heating Electric, Natural Gas, Baseboard, Hot Water, In Floor, Radiant, Radiator
Basement Fully Developed, Walkout
Foundation Other, Stone
Driveway Other
Garage Detached
Appliances
Rental Equipment None
Land Features
Other Features
Waterfront
Water Access
Utilities Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas, Telephone, Other
Water Municipal
Sewer Municipal
Community Features
Schools Saint Mary's Elementary
Gorsebrook Junior High
Citadel High
Lemarchant - St Thomas Elementary
Gorsebrook Junior High
Citadel High

Room Sizes

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

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