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The Barker House is a restored 1847 cobblestone property sitting on just over an acre at the edge of the Barker's Bush conservation area in Paris. The original stone masonry is intact and in excellent condition — it forms the bones of the home while a carefully matched addition doubles the living space. Inside, the finishes are top-tier throughout the main floor: a kitchen with a stone masonry feature wall, professional gas range, and granite island; a great room with a hand-crafted wood coffered ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows; and a primary suite with a freestanding soaker tub en-suite. The wine cellar and bar in the basement use timber and barn board salvaged from the original structure. The rear covered porch sits elevated above professionally landscaped gardens with long views over the Grand River valley. Four garage bays and a circular gated driveway complete the picture. At 3,937 sq ft total, this is one of the most architecturally significant properties in the Paris area.
- Rare 1847 cobblestone masonry exterior in excellent restored condition
- Dramatic great room with custom wood coffered ceiling, stone fireplace, wall of windows
- High-end kitchen with granite counters, professional gas range, stone masonry feature wall
- Main floor primary bedroom with luxury en-suite including freestanding soaker tub
- Main floor laundry room finished to same standard as rest of house
- Unique rustic wine cellar and bar using original reclaimed building materials
- Over 1 acre with circular driveway, mature conservation tree backdrop, panoramic views
- 4-bay garage
Circa 1847, the "Barker House" is an absolutely stunning, painstakingly restored, cobblestone bungaloft overlooking the town of Paris. This exquisite example of 1800's Scottish stone masonry coupled with state of the art smart home systems is perfectly blended here and the outcome is nothing short of exceptional. Over 1 acre of meticulously landscaped grounds set against a backdrop of panoramic views of the historic town centre, Grand River and century old oak trees of the "Barker's Bush" conservation area offers a surreal experience. Every square inch of the home was restored and the additions were sympathetically engineered to capture the essence of a bygone era. Black walnut harvested from the property was milled for flooring and ceiling details as well as the wine cellar. No expense was spared in the process and no detail was overlooked. Nearly 4,000 sqft of luxurious living space with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 garage bays, stone fireplace, wraparound rear patio, granite stone foundation and interior stone accent walls throughout. Granite and iron entry gates with wrought iron fencing has an understated elegance and provides the appropriate introduction to the property. Cutting edge mechanical systems with Google Nest, ipads, Sound System Controls, air exchanger, water softener, water filtration, sprinkler system, zone heating/cooling controls and Outdoor Zone lighting controls. Walk to the bustling downtown core of the "Prettiest Town in Ontario" and the "Cobblestone Capital" and enjoy dinner and shopping along the banks of the Grand River. Truly an exceptional property and lifestyle combined.
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