Morris Township Real Estate: Countryside Living Meets Urban Sophistication

Stunning Homes Set on Ample Acreage of Prime Real Estate

Real estate buyers flock to Morris Township because of its central location. Situated 33 miles west of Manhattan, 22 miles northwest of Newark Liberty International Airport and 132 miles north of Atlantic City, residents appreciate the convenience of having major destinations just outside their doorstep.

NJ Transit offers direct rail service to Manhattan from both Morristown or Convent Station. Travelers arrive in the heart of New York City is just under an hour on weekdays. From the Governor Morris Inn, located within the township, or Headquarters Plaza, in the heart of Morristown, residents can hop aboard a Community Coach bus and reach Port Authority Bus Terminal in just over an hour.

With real estate listings for sale of homes dating back to the early 1800s, Morris Township primarily features Colonial-style residences, with sweeping staircases adorning center halls. Cape Cods, boasting bedrooms on both first and second floors, and split-levels, known for their spacious living and family rooms, are also available. The average home is priced in the upper $500,000s while larger, more highly upgraded properties range upwards to over $1.6 million.

The well-regarded public school district boasts four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. Prestigious private academies including Morristown-Beard, The Peck School and Delbarton School are also located within a few minutes’ drive of the township. Students from both public and private schools advance to Ivy League and other elite colleges and universities, making the township highly-attractive to homebuyers.

Follow George Washington’s Footsteps, Golf in Luxury

History and nature intertwine at Jockey Hollow, located inside the 1,200-acre Morristown National Historic Park. Visitors delight in the opportunity to see where General George Washington and the Continental Army spent the winter of 1779-1780, one of the coldest on record. In addition to tours, special events and reenactments take place year-round. Hikers never tire of exploring the park’s 25 miles of trails.

Golfers grab their clubs and hit the links at the 180-acre Spring Brook Country Club, which also features state-of-the art racquet facilities with four all-weather tennis and platform tennis courts. The club also plays host to events in its stunning dining room, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows offering magnificent views of the greens and the soaring trees which frame the course.

Equestrians thrive in the rural hills and sun-dappled forests of Morris Township. Riders traverse the wonder of the community’s wooded countryside at either Seaton Hackney Stables or Crewe Hill Farm. Both stables feature lessons for riders of all ages and abilities as well as trail rides through the area’s quiet woodland terrain.

Check Out Music Legends at Charming Theatre

The Morris Museum, housed inside the Twin Oakes mansion, serves as an epicenter of history, education, art and science. Its permanent collection boasts more than 40,000 pieces, which range from rocks, minerals and model trains to the country’s largest display of mechanical musical instruments and automata from the world-renowned Murtogh D. Guinness collection.

Plays, concerts, and other performances, including family-friendly acts take the stage throughout the year at The Bickford Theatre, located inside the museum. The theatre also plays host to jazz greats who perform at the intimate venue as part of its annual summertime series.

World Class Dining in Unique Settings

Foodies and train buffs thrill at the chance to absorb turn-of-the-century splendor when they dine inside lovingly-restored antique railway cars at the award-winning Rod’s Steak & Seafood Grille, owned and operated by the Keller family for more than 75 years.

Other notable restaurants include The Cozy Cupboard Tea Room featuring a relaxed Victorian setting where authentic English-style afternoon tea is served Wednesday through Sunday. The tea emporium also hosts jazz evenings during the summer, making it an ideal spot for a special night out with friends.

Blue Morel, named one of the Top 10 New Restaurants in the U.S. by luxury guide, Gayot, presents a unique farm-to-table experience by embracing the bounty of the sea. In addition to New American Cuisine, the restaurant and wine bar also specializes in sushi and a seafood raw bar. Chefs Thomas Ciszak and Kevin Takafuji serve up an unparalleled feast in their Grilled Seafood Basquaise, a heavenly combination of lobster, scallops, roasted peppers chorizo, and herb ciabatta.

Approximately 170 additional eateries adorn Morris Township, offering a variety of flavorful fare.

Boutiques Abound, Outdoor Entertainment Unites Neighbors

The quaint and historic shopping district, located minutes away in downtown Morristown, is adored by residents and visitors alike. Family-owned and operated boutiques, ranging from gourmet stores and art galleries to jewelers and craft markets, make it a unique shopping experience.

During warm weather months, residents bring a blanket and pack a picnic dinner to spend an entertaining twilight at the township’s outdoor summer concerts and film festival, which take place in Ginty Park.

First-Class Educational, Cultural, and Recreational Opportunities Attract Real Estate Buyers

Morris Township’s mix of high-quality schools, well-appointed parks and world-class entertainment make the community one real estate buyers love. “This is a great place to live,” added Ferrari. “We’re very happy here because the people are very nice and there’s great history to the area.”