Welcome to Hilborn House. An iconic architectural residence by the legendary Arthur Erickson, masterfully set on 1.766 acres along the Grand River in Cambridge, Ontario. Commissioned by the Hilborn family and completed in 1974, this extraordinary masonry-built home belongs to Erickson's rare Signature Collection and exemplifies his reverence for landscape, light, and Japanese architectural philosophy. Offering over 6,800 sq.ft, this 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom masterpiece is a study in spatial harmony, where geometry, natural materials, and indoor-outdoor continuity converge. Erickson's use of expansive glass walls, cedar-clad ceilings with structural beams extending over the gardens, blurs the line between nature and structure. Every room draws the outdoors in, whether through treetop balconies, incredible skylights, or floor-to-ceiling windows that reveal forest and river vistas. At the heart of the home, lies a chef's kitchen outfitted with Gaggenau appliances, a center island, and beamed ceilings. The great room, with soaring volumes and abundant light is designed equally for quiet reflection and grand entertaining. A sauna with original mosaic-tiled dual showers, a Lutron smart lighting and shade system, and open-concept yet intimate spaces elevate everyday living into a refined experience. The primary suite opens to a private garden and features a luxurious 6-piece ensuite. The home also features a distinctive cedar deck roof that harmonizes effortlessly with the nature landscape, complemented by a dedicated green space equipped with a drip irrigation system. Outside, curated landscaping, a heated U-shaped drive, and an attached 2-car garage, complete this architectural offering. Rarely does a home of such provenance become available. Hilborn House is not merely a residence, it is a living piece of Canadian architectural history. (id:23309)
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Rooms
| Level | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom 2 | Second level | 5.21 m x 4.09 m |
| Bedroom 3 | Second level | 4.32 m x 4.09 m |
| Laundry room | Basement | 5.23 m x 2.51 m |
| Other | Basement | 4.27 m x 1.6 m |
| Living room | Main level | 10.59 m x 6.3 m |
| Dining room | Main level | 6.07 m x 4.19 m |
| Kitchen | Main level | 6.38 m x 4.72 m |
| Family room | Main level | 5.61 m x 4.24 m |
| Great room | Main level | 12.42 m x 8.94 m |
| Office | Main level | 5.05 m x 4.11 m |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 7.19 m x 7.01 m |
Details
- Amenities Nearby: Golf Nearby
- Easement: None
- Features: Wooded area, Irregular lot size, Conservation/green belt, Carpet Free, Sump Pump, Atrium/Sunroom, Sauna
- Ownership: Freehold
- Parking Spaces: 6
- Transaction: For sale
- View: River view, Direct Water View
- Waterfront: Waterfront
- Water Body Name: Grand River
Building
- Amenities: Fireplace(s)
- Appliances: Oven - Built-In, Range, Water softener, Dishwasher, Dryer, Hood Fan, Oven, Stove, Washer, Refrigerator
- BasementType: N/A (Finished)
- Basement Development: Finished
- Bedrooms Main Level: 3
- Construction Style Attachment: Detached
- Cooling: Central air conditioning
- Exterior Finish: Brick
- Fireplace Present: True
- Fireplace Total: 1
- Flooring: Tile
- Foundation: Concrete
- Bathrooms (Total): 4
- Heating: Forced air
- Heating Fuel: Natural gas
- Size Interior: 5000 - 100000 sqft
- Stories Total: 2
- Type: House
- Utility Water: Municipal water
Land
- Access Type: Public Road
- Amenities: Golf Nearby
- Landscape Features: Landscaped
- Sewer: Sanitary sewer
- Size Frontage: 315 ft ,8 in
- Size Irregular: 315.7 x 171.9 FT ; 276 x 78 x 55 x 88 x 102 x 17 x 226
- Surface Water: River/Stream
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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 194 BLUE HERON RIDGE in Cambridge Ontario. It was last modified on May 30th, 2025. Contact Karen Dwyer Reid to schedule a viewing or to discover other Cambridge real estate for sale.