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.
Atrium, Built-In Oven, Carpet Free, Countertop Range, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Storage, Sump Pump, Water Softener, Sauna
Landscaped
Conservation Regulations
Interior and Exterior Water Irrigation Systems. Built-In Appliances: Viking Fridge, Miele Dishwasher, Gaggenau Counter-top Stove, Gaggenau Oven, Gaggenau Hood Fan. Miele Washer and Miele Dryer, All Lutron Lighting System and Shades, Crestron Home Automation System, All Electrical Light Fixtures, Heated Driveway and Much More.
Brick
River Front
Indirect
Rocky
None
River, Trees/Woods
Direct
Public Road
Grand River
River
Not Applicable
None
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Living Room
34'9"10.60 m × 20'8"6.30 m
Fireplace, Window Floor to Ceiling, Carpet Free
Main
Dining Room
19'11"6.07 m × 13'9"4.19 m
W/O To Patio, Window Floor to Ceiling, B/I Shelves
Main
Kitchen
20'11"6.38 m × 15'6"4.72 m
B/I Appliances, Centre Island, Beamed Ceilings
Main
Family Room
18'5"5.61 m × 13'11"4.24 m
Combined w/Kitchen, W/O To Patio, W/O To Patio
Main
Great Room
40'9"12.40 m × 29'4"8.94 m
Skylight, Window Floor to Ceiling, W/O To Patio
Main
Office
16'7"5.05 m × 13'6"4.11 m
Window Floor to Ceiling, B/I Shelves, Overlooks Garden
Main
Primary Bedroom
23'7"7.19 m × 23'7.01 m
W/O To Garden, Walk-In Closet(s), 6 Pc Ensuite
Second
Bedroom 2
17'1⅛"5.21 m × 13'5"4.09 m
W/O To Balcony, Window Floor to Ceiling, Pot Lights
Second
Bedroom 3
14'2"4.32 m × 13'5"4.09 m
W/O To Balcony, Large Closet, Window Floor to Ceiling
Data was last updated June 2, 2025 at 09:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
259
Avg list price:
$899,900
Min list price:
$299,000
Max list price:
$5,900,000
Avg days on market:
27
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
684
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