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.
For sale
C$3,900,000
194 Blue Heron Rdg, Cambridge, ON N3H 3G7
3beds
4baths
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
1.77 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$--/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Masonry-built homeSpatial harmonyNatural materialsIndoor-outdoor continuityExpansive glass wallsCedar-clad ceilingsStructural beams
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 30, 2025 at 10:53am
Listed by:
SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA
Source: TRREB,MLS®#: X12184555
Originating MLS®#: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Countertop Range, Water Softener
Features
- Atrium, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Storage, Sauna
- Flooring: Carpet Free
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Living area range: 5000 + null
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Private
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Landscaped
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Direct
- Waterfront features: River Front, Indirect, River
- Body of water: Grand River
Lot
- Size: 1.77 Square Feet
- Features: Golf, Greenbelt/Conservation, River/Stream, Wooded/Treed, Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 037740584
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Other
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: C$23,640
- Date on market: 5/30/2025
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