Step into a rare piece of Bainbridge history with this exquisite Queen Anne Victorian masterpiece designed by the renowned architect George Franklin Barber. Built in 1898 for German immigrant Henry B. Ehrlich, this home stands as a true testament to Gilded Age craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
Set on a spacious 0.8-acre lot in the heart of downtown Bainbridge, the property immediately impresses with its large wraparound front porch featuring a charming gazebo nook. Inside, the grandeur continues with heart pine floors, crown moulding, intricate fretwork, plaster medallions, wide baseboards, pocket doors, transom windows, and crystal chandeliers that capture the essence of Victorian sophistication.
The home’s balloon frame construction, 6-inch-thick walls and floors, and cypress siding highlight the exceptional quality of its build. The dramatic foyer opens to formal parlors adorned with restored metal ceilings and original pocket doors, leading to a magnificent half-round dining room with 7-foot curved windows. Throughout the home, leaded and stained glass details shimmer with color and light, including in the third-floor walk-up attic.
Originally built after a fire destroyed the prior residence, Ehrlich incorporated salvaged pieces—such as doors, fireplace mantels, and hardware—from the original home, blending history with renewal. This was also the first house in Bainbridge to be wired for electricity and to receive telephone service, marking a milestone in the city’s progress.
The updated kitchen features natural marble countertops, seamlessly combining modern function with old-world beauty. Over the decades, the home’s story has evolved—from a private residence to a boarding house in the 1940s, then later divided into apartments. Careful restoration efforts have since brought it back to its former glory, with updates to the plumbing, electrical systems, and a new engineered slate roof installed in 2020.
Outside, the property continues to impress with multiple outbuildings, including a wired workshop with a full bath (perfect for a studio or guest suite conversion), a second wired storage building, a barn with covered RV or boat storage, and a small greenhouse. A newer back deck overlooks an above-ground pool, while the irrigation well, alongside city water and sewer, ensures both convenience and charm.
This is more than a home—it’s a living piece of Bainbridge’s past, beautifully restored and ready for its next chapter. Schedule a private tour today and discover the magic of this one-of-a-kind George Barber masterpiece.
