A landmark home you’ll never find again. Welcome to 1490 Blair Road, Waterloo Region’s oldest standing residence, built in 1817 by the Bechtel brothers and preserved with care over two centuries. Tucked away on 1.4 secluded acres in the prestigious Blair Village, this 2.5-storey home offers over 3,700 square feet of living space, backing directly onto the Grand River with views that feel pulled from a painting. The tree-lined gravel driveway winds up to the home like an opening scene from a classic novel. Inside, you’ll find 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a sun-drenched solarium, and a third-floor loft space that's perfect as a creative studio, quiet retreat, or work-from-home hideaway. Exposed original stonework, a wood-burning fireplace, and preserved architectural details bring a sense of timeless character to the home’s warm and inviting interior. Outside? You’ll fall in love. Whether you’re enjoying morning coffee on the front porch, hosting summer evenings on the private patio, or wandering down to the Grand River at the back of the property, every inch of this lot is designed to inspire. Need space for cars, hobbies, or gear? You’ve got two detached 2-car garages and room to roam. Located in the exclusive Blair Village, minutes to Langdon Hall, conservation trails, and Highway 401, this is a rare chance to live in a property that’s as rich in story as it is in beauty. Ideal for buyers who crave privacy, timeless architecture, and a property that tells a story. You don’t just own this home. You become part of its legacy. Contact me for a private viewing today. (id:23309)
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Rooms
| Level | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Family room | Second level | 17'10'' x 14'0'' |
| Bedroom | Second level | 14'7'' x 12'7'' |
| Bedroom | Second level | 13'1'' x 15'11'' |
| Bedroom | Second level | 13'5'' x 9'1'' |
| 5pc Bathroom | Second level | Measurements not available |
| Loft | Third level | 19'7'' x 21'7'' |
| Sunroom | Main level | 29'6'' x 9'9'' |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 13'3'' x 15'9'' |
| Living room | Main level | 17'7'' x 16'6'' |
| Kitchen | Main level | 19'11'' x 11'9'' |
| Dining room | Main level | 17'7'' x 9'8'' |
| 4pc Bathroom | Main level | Measurements not available |
Details
- Equipment: Furnace, Water Heater
- Features: Crushed stone driveway
- Ownership: Freehold
- Parking Spaces: 10
- Rental Equipment: Furnace, Water Heater
- Transaction: For sale
- View: River view
- Zoning Description: R1
Building
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water softener, Washer, Gas stove(s)
- BasementType: Partial (Unfinished)
- Basement Development: Unfinished
- Bedrooms Main Level: 4
- Construction Style Attachment: Detached
- Cooling: Central air conditioning
- Exterior Finish: Brick
- Fireplace Fuel: Wood
- Fireplace Present: True
- Fireplace Total: 1
- Fireplace Type: Other - See remarks
- Foundation: Unknown
- Bathrooms (Total): 2
- Heating: Forced air
- Heating Fuel: Natural gas
- Size Interior: 3735 sqft
- Stories Total: 2.5
- Type: House
- Utility Water: Drilled Well
Land
- Access Type: Road access, Highway access
- Acreage: true
- Sewer: Septic System
- Size Frontage: 99 ft
- Size Irregular: 1.4
- Size Total: 1.4 ac|1/2 - 1.99 acres
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This REALTOR.ca listing content is owned and licensed by REALTOR® members of the Canadian Real Estate Association. This property for sale is located at 1490 BLAIR Road in Cambridge Ontario. It was last modified on September 2nd, 2025. Contact Karen Dwyer Reid to schedule a viewing or to discover other Cambridge homes for sale.