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The Baird House is one of the most significant heritage properties in Paris. Built circa 1860s, this Italianate yellow brick manor has 12-foot ceilings, intact plaster medallions, original crown moulding, stained glass transom windows, and multiple fireplaces — all in very good condition for a building of this age. The principal floor runs through several large connected rooms that retain their 19th-century character while functioning as everyday living space. The main kitchen uses maple cabinetry and stainless appliances from the 2000s — functional but due for an update. A fully renovated accessible bathroom was added to the main floor. The three-bay carriage house has a polished epoxy garage interior and a large open-plan bonus room above, with solar panels on the roof. At over 6,000 sq ft above grade on a large treed lot steps from downtown Paris, this property carries heritage designation and sits in an area zoned for mixed residential and commercial use.
- Rare heritage Italianate manor with 12-foot ceilings and intact original plasterwork
- Multiple large principal rooms with original crown moulding, medallions and stained glass
- Professionally finished three-bay detached garage with epoxy floors and liveable space above
- Solar panels on carriage house roof
- Large mature lot in Paris heritage core, walkable to downtown
- Multiple fireplaces including working gas inserts
- Modern main-floor bathroom with accessible shower
- Over 6,000 sq ft above grade
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.
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