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180 Franklin St., Morristown, NJ 07960
- 6 Beds
- 4 Full ,1 Half Bath
Living at 180 Franklin St.
HISTORIC GEM ON GORGEOUS 1 ACRE LOT ON IDYLLIC MORRISTOWN STREET! Own a piece of history in this stunning 1901 center hall colonial perched on an elevated lush green lot w/ Victorian wood gazebo, vegetable garden w/ greenhouse & charming brick patio w/ grapevine-covered pergola. Timeless architectural details like leaded & stained glass, exquisite millwork, beautiful hardwood floors & unique built-ins provide a backdrop to a friendly floor plan full of space & natural light. Front-to-back Foyer welcomes you with an open wide hardwood staircase that ascends to the 3rd level. Step into the spacious Living Room with wood-burning fireplace, bookcases, leaded glass windows & French doors to bright & breezy Sunroom with walls of windows on 3 sides & access to vegetable garden & amazing level backyard. Formal Dining Room enchants with crystal chandelier & oversized windows drenched in light. Eat-in Kitchen is straight out of an English manor house with stunning blue Aga cooker, cherry inset cabinetry, refrigerator drawer, beverage fridge, stained glass windows, ample cabinet space & access to back staircase. 2nd Level features 3 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths, including cozy Primary ensuite with fireplace & private balcony! 3rd Level has 3 more B
HISTORIC GEM ON GORGEOUS 1 ACRE LOT ON IDYLLIC MORRISTOWN STREET! Own a piece of history in this stunning 1901 center hall colonial perched on an elevated lush green lot w/ Victorian wood gazebo, vegetable garden w/ greenhouse & charming brick patio w/ grapevine-covered pergola. Timeless architectural details like leaded & stained glass, exquisite millwork, beautiful hardwood floors & unique built-ins provide a backdrop to a friendly floor plan full of space & natural light. Front-to-back Foyer welcomes you with an open wide hardwood staircase that ascends to the 3rd level. Step into the spacious Living Room with wood-burning fireplace, bookcases, leaded glass windows & French doors to bright & breezy Sunroom with walls of windows on 3 sides & access to vegetable garden & amazing level backyard. Formal Dining Room enchants with crystal chandelier & oversized windows drenched in light. Eat-in Kitchen is straight out of an English manor house with stunning blue Aga cooker, cherry inset cabinetry, refrigerator drawer, beverage fridge, stained glass windows, ample cabinet space & access to back staircase. 2nd Level features 3 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths, including cozy Primary ensuite with fireplace & private balcony! 3rd Level has 3 more Bedrooms w/ ensuite baths (both with original clawfoot tubs!) & the option to convert one to a sitting room, office or gym! Lower Level boasts rec space, Laundry & lots of storage. Quiet tree-lined neighborhood just blocks from charming Morristown Green!
Room by Room Details of 180 Franklin St., Morristown, NJ 07960
First Level
- Foyer featuring solid wood entry door flanked by original sidelights, box trim molding on ceiling, original hardwood center staircase, striped painted wall treatment, chandelier, glass and wood exterior door to covered back porch, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, crown molding
- Living Room featuring wood-burning fireplace with brick surround and painted white wood mantel flanked by built-in bookcases with leaded glass windows above, box molding wainscoting and ceiling trim, ceiling fan/light, wide window with front exposure, 2 sets of double French doors with access to Sunroom
- Sunroom featuring walls of windows on three exposures, 2 sets of double French doors with access to vegetable garden and backyard, beadboard ceiling with fan, exposed shingles, electric fireplace, ceramic tile floor, baseboard molding, crown molding
- Powder Room featuring recessed panel wainscoting, pedestal sink, chandelier, 1 window with side exposure, black and white checkerboard tile floor, baseboard molding, crown molding
- Eat-in Kitchen featuring inset cherry wood cabinetry, Corian countertops, tile backsplash, deep blue large Aga range, cabinet-front Subzero refrigerator, stainless steel dishwasher, refrigerator drawer and beverage fridge, peninsula, open shelving, glass front cabinetry, dining area, built-in desk, three windows with side exposures including two with original stained glass, bay window with pendant light, track lighting, stone tile floor, baseboard molding, crown molding, original swinging door to Dining Room, back staircase to upper levels, small mudroom access to backyard and staircase to Lower Level
- Dining Room featuring two wide windows with front and side exposures, box trim molding on ceiling, bronze and crystal shaded chandelier, wall sconces, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, crown molding, double French doors to Foyer
Second Level
- Wide hardwood open staircase to Second and Third Levels featuring landing/hallway with large, mullioned window with backyard views and picture molding
- Hallway featuring double-door Linen Closet, wall sconce, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, crown molding
- Primary Ensuite Bedroom featuring wood-burning fireplace with painted wood mantel and brick surround, electric fireplace unit, double French doors with screen doors to private balcony, two double-door closets, window with front exposure, window with back exposure, mini chandelier, wall sconces, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, crown molding
- Ensuite Bathroom featuring large white single sink vanity with gray stone countertop, vanity wall sconces, built-in medicine cabinet, walk-in corner shower with tile surround and glass enclosure, 1 window with front exposure, tile floor and wainscoting
- Bedroom #2 featuring built-in wardrobe/closet with cedar lining, wall sconce and pendant light, 2 windows with side and front exposures, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, crown molding
- Full Hall Bath featuring walk-in shower with subway tile surround and frameless glass enclosure, pedestal sink, windows with side and back exposure, ceiling light, tile floor and wainscoting, crown molding, shared access to Bedroom #2
- Bedroom #3 featuring walk-in closet with window and wall sconce, 2 windows with side exposures, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, crown molding
Third Level
- Bedroom #4 Ensuite featuring walk-in closet, eave closet, sloped ceilings, dormer window with front exposure, window with side exposure, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding
- Ensuite Bathroom featuring original clawfoot bathtub, dormer window with front exposure, pedestal sink, vanity wall sconce, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding
- Bedroom #5/Sitting Room featuring sloped ceilings, dormer window with front exposure, window with side exposure, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, double-door access to Ensuite Bath
- Ensuite Bath featuring clawfoot tub with shower, single sink vanity, vanity wall sconce, window with side exposure, tile floor, baseboard molding, pass through to Bedroom #6
- Bedroom #6 featuring storage closet with shelves, eave closet, sloped ceilings, 2 windows with side exposure, 1 window with back exposure, recessed lighting, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, access to back hallway and back staircase
- Back staircase featuring open storage area with window, access to Bedroom #3 and Kitchen
Lower Level
- Walk-out with Bilco door
- Recreation Room featuring one high windows, storage/wine closet with shelving, drop ceiling, ceiling lights, black and white checkerboard tile floor, baseboard molding
- Storage Room featuring storage shelves, ceiling lights, tile floor, baseboard molding
- Laundry Room featuring double-door storage closet, walk-out access via Bilco door, sink, ceiling lights, 2 high windows with side and front exposure, tile floorUnfinished Utilities Room featuring workbench, concrete floor, ceiling lights, utilities, storage space, access to crawl space
Front/Backyard
- 1 acre lot sitting on a rise
- Wood gazebo in front yard
- Flagpole in front yard
- Paver stone walkway, stone steps, stone-border beds with mature landscaping
- Covered porch entry with pillars, trellis detail and beadboard ceiling
- Fenced-in vegetable garden with greenhouse off Sunroom
- Paver stone patio in backyard
- Brick patio and garden with grapevine-covered pergola in side yard adjacent to driveway
- Large level backyard with tall shade trees, deer fencing and storage shed
- New two-car Detached Garage
- Single-car-width paved driveway with Belgian block curbs and multiple parking spaces in rear
Additional Features
- 1901 historic home on highly desired street
- Maintenance-free shingle siding in historic three-color palette
- In-town location
Once known as the “Military Capital of the American Revolution”, having hosted General George Washington and the Continental Army during two winder encampments in 1777 and 1779-1780, Morristown today is a thriving community of diverse neighborhoods that surround a vibrant town center. Settled over 300 years ago, the town embraces its rich history and connection to its colonial past. Markers and landmarks are found throughout and it’s not uncommon to see walking tours and tourists flocking to see some of the historical sites such as Washington’s headquarter, Jockey Hollow and Fort Nonsense. Today, Morristown’s appeal lies in its vibrant and charming town center boasting a thriving nightlife with over 100 restaurants, bars and shops. In the center of town, you’ll find the Morristown Green, home to many festivals and events throughout the year. This pedestrian friendly and walkable community offers a Train Station and easy access to all major highways, making it a great location for commuters.
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Commuting Info
- 48 minutes to NYC

Once known as the “Military Capital of the American Revolution”, having hosted General George Washington and the Continental Army during two winder encampments in 1777 and 1779-1780, Morristown today is a thriving community of diverse neighborhoods that surround a vibrant town center. Settled over 300 years ago, the town embraces its rich history and connection to its colonial past. Markers and landmarks are found throughout and it’s not uncommon to see walking tours and tourists flocking to see some of the historical sites such as Washington’s headquarter, Jockey Hollow and Fort Nonsense. Today, Morristown’s appeal lies in its vibrant and charming town center boasting a thriving nightlife with over 100 restaurants, bars and shops. In the center of town, you’ll find the Morristown Green, home to many festivals and events throughout the year. This pedestrian friendly and walkable community offers a Train Station and easy access to all major highways, making it a great location for commuters.
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