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!
Considering that it looks to be a very old house, that room may have been decorated in the 1920s, when Ancient Egypt was all the rage. I don’t see a problem here.
According to the write-up the house was built in 1859 but the Egyptian suite was painted by Mike Lewis, who appears to be an artist based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Looking him up I found this story from CBC when it was on the market in 2020 and it seems it was commissioned by the then-owner, a historian and filmmaker.
Considering that it looks to be a very old house, that room may have been decorated in the 1920s, when Ancient Egypt was all the rage. I don’t see a problem here.
According to the write-up the house was built in 1859 but the Egyptian suite was painted by Mike Lewis, who appears to be an artist based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Looking him up I found this story from CBC when it was on the market in 2020 and it seems it was commissioned by the then-owner, a historian and filmmaker.