The "Betzner Farmstead" is an award-winning property w. unrivalled and unobstructed views of the Grand River Valley. Encompassing over 2 acres, the property is heritage designated & dates to 1830 w. buildings connected to the Region’s earliest settlers. It has been carefully updated to meet the standards of the most discerning residents & includes 2 full residences – a 2,381SF 3-bed, 5-bath main home & a 1,164SF meticulously renovated 2-bed, 1-bath guest BARN CONVERSION. Past a wraparound porch, enter the 3-level main home - the original farmhouse features reclaimed hardwood floors & beams, vaulted ceilings, rooms brimming w. natural light & incomparable panoramic views of the Grand River Valley. Beyond the foyer & dining room is a stunning open-concept kitchen & family room w. 15FT island, SUBZERO & WOLF appliances, open natural gas brick fireplace & french doors that lead to an elevated deck viewing the property’s grounds including a natural-fed pond. On the upper level are 2 bedrooms w. full ensuite baths. The finished lower level is complete w. a bath, laundry & versatile open all-purpose rec area that walks out to a deck w. hot tub. The open concept & light-filled BARN CONVERSION is ideal for guests, an in-law suite or a home-based business. It features an open-plan kitchen & great room, anchored by a stunning wall of glass that opens to a deck. The structure also features 2 bedrooms, full bathroom & in-suite MIELE laundry. Additional amenities include a 2-car garage in the style of the barn & 4 deck areas to enjoy the serene property w. over-sized flagstone pathways, natural pond, mature gardens, magnificent trees & dry-stone rock wall fencing. Situated in Deer Ridge adjacent to the City of Kitchener's most coveted heritage assets, its exceptional appeal is its location, moments from the Grand River & just 5 minutes to HW 401 & under an hour to GTA & Pearson International Airport. Don't miss your once in a life-time opportunity to own this character property!