The birthplace of Sir Robert Borden, a former Prime Minister of Canada, is now on the market for the first time in over two decades. The property, located on Grand Pré Road in Grand-Pré, Nova Scotia, is listed at $1.375 million. Originally constructed in 1792, the house was built after the area was settled by New England Planters. Borden was born there on June 26, 1854. Brian Twohey, the current owner, explained that the original structure was an Acadian house that had burned down. “The new people built a house on the foundation,” he said. The Acadians were forcibly removed by the British in the 1750s due to concerns they would support the French during the Seven Years War. Twohey purchased the property in 1999 with his wife and invested $800,000 in renovations in 2004. He emphasized that the addition was designed to match the original style of the home. “Tacky we were not,” he remarked. The property has a heritage designation that restricts major exterior changes, ensuring that features like window placements remain consistent. However, the interior has been modernized. “My wife and I loved the property because of the historical significance,” Twohey said. “That was the allure of the property. It’s not because of the design of the house or anything like that, it’s because of who was born there.” Borden had a diverse career as a teacher and lawyer before entering politics. He was elected to Parliament in 1896 as a Conservative and became party leader in 1901. In 1911, he was appointed Canada’s eighth prime minister, serving for nine years during significant events such as the First World War and the Halifax Explosion. He also played a role in granting women over 21 the right to vote in federal elections. Borden retired from politics in 1920 and passed away in 1937 at the age of 82. Twohey acquired the property from a British midwife who had bought it from Borden's two maiden nieces, one of whom served as a nurse during the First World War. The nieces are buried nearby at Covenanter Church, the oldest Presbyterian church in Canada, which began construction in 1804. Twohey noted that the house originally had a birthing room, which is now one of the guest rooms. He has welcomed Borden's relatives to the property and mentioned that some original furniture and historic photographs remain. One photograph features Borden with members of The Union Cabinet, a coalition government he formed during the war. The home sits on three acres in Grand-Pré, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2012, known for its scenic views. The residence includes five bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The original section features a formal dining room and living room, while the 2004 addition boasts a great room with a wood-burning fireplace and high ceilings. The custom-designed kitchen includes a center island and walk-in pantry. The property also has a heated garage with space for four vehicles and a two-story barn with a cottage room overlooking the garden. Twohey purchased the home for $135,000 in 1999, a fraction of its current listing price. He plans to remain in the area, relocating to Windsor, Nova Scotia.