Inside the home
The Baird House is one of the most architecturally intact 19th-century residences in Paris. Built circa 1885 in the Italianate style, the main house has 12-foot ceilings, original plaster medallions, stained glass windows, and a formal enfilade layout across the main floor — all in genuinely good condition. Finishes are mixed across the property. The formal rooms and hardwood floors have been carefully restored. The main-floor bathroom is a modern renovation. The primary kitchen is functional but dated to the early 2000s, and the ensuite baths take a period-inspired rather than updated approach. The separately built garage wing is like new inside, with a large finished loft above. The zoning designation allows for both residential and commercial use, which opens up options beyond a straight single-family purchase. Buyers should budget for ongoing heritage maintenance and factor in the absence of forced-air heating throughout the main house.
- Rare 1885 Italianate heritage manor on large lot in Paris
- 12-foot ceilings with original plaster medallions and deep crown moulding throughout formal rooms
- Stained glass windows preserved in multiple rooms
- Newly finished garage loft space with 4 bays, epoxy floors, and solar panels
- Modern main-floor bathroom renovation
- Multiple formal principal rooms with enfilade layout
- Large lot with mature trees and private rear patio
- Zoning allows residential and commercial uses
Perched gracefully above the Grand River, the storied Baird House (circa 1860s) stands among Paris's most distinguished heritage residences. This Italianate manor showcases the artistry of a bygone era-towering 12-foot ceilings, intricate plaster medallions, deep baseboards, and richly detailed woodwork-beautifully preserved and seamlessly paired with modern comfort. Sun-filled principal rooms open to manicured grounds shaded by century-old trees, offering privacy and tranquility just steps from the shops and cafés of downtown Paris. Over 6,000 sqft above grade including a possible inlaw suite above the 4 bay garage. Heated floors and serviced by an elevator make this space flexible for a multitude of uses. Steeped in history yet tailored for contemporary living, 194 Grand River Street North embodies the elegance, authenticity, and character that define one of Ontario's most celebrated small towns. One of the first homes in the world to have a telephone adds a special novelty that cannot be replicated. Designated as Community Corridor in the County of Brant's most updated Official Plan allows for a variety of residential and commercial uses.