Dining area with six wooden chairs around a rectangular wooden table, white walls, large windows with double doors, a decorative lamp, and a white ceramic horse statue on a black sideboard.

Hawthorn Residence

Hawthorn Residence is a beautifully restored double-fronted Victorian home with a lace-trimmed façade, nestled in a picturesque heritage pocket of Hawthorn. Designed by Drew Gardam Architects, the renovation seamlessly blends classic elegance with contemporary sophistication. A graceful arched hallway leads to expansive, light-filled living spaces featuring a fireplace, a natural marble-finished kitchen and bathroom. Luxe details such as herringbone timber flooring, brass fittings, and abundant natural light enhance its refined charm, reviving this Victorian-era residence in all its glory.

Minimalist white kitchen with marble backsplash and countertop, gold faucet, and two wooden bar stools.
Modern living room with a white sofa, dark gray pillows, and a black and white fireplace with stacked firewood.
White modern house with large glass doors opening to a wooden deck, surrounded by a garden with trees and grass
Minimalist white kitchen with marble backsplash, wooden bar stools at island, and black metal arched door leading to an outdoor patio.
Bathroom with white marble walls, bathtub, gold fixtures including a faucet and towel rack, and a skylight.
A black-framed glass door with an arched top opens into a bright, modern living space with a dining area and large windows.
Bright, modern living room with white walls, large glass doors, and a view of a backyard with trees. Features include a white sofa with navy and white pillows, a black and white sideboard, a potted plant, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
Modern bathroom with white marble walls and flooring, featuring a shower with gold fixtures, a double vanity with white marble countertop and gold faucets, and a built-in bathtub.
A modern dining room with a wooden table, six matching wooden chairs, a white horse lamp, a black sideboard, a gold and glass pendant light fixture, large windows, and a view of greenery outside.
A modern, minimalist living room with white walls, two white sofas with dark pillows, large windows, and a view into a bright kitchen with wooden stools.
A hallway with white walls, a wooden floor, and a black front door at the end. There is an arched ceiling, a hanging light fixture, and a framed poster on the left wall.
Minimalist bathroom with a marble sink, gold fixtures, a large mirror, and a decorative ceiling light.
A bright, modern hallway with white walls, arched doorframes, wooden flooring, and a skylight ceiling. A black-framed glass door at the end leads to a living room with large windows.
A dining room with a wooden table and six matching chairs, white walls, large windows, a modern chandelier, and a lamp with a decorative horse figurine on a black sideboard.
Modern white brick house with large glass doors and windows, small front steps, surrounded by trees and a well-kept lawn.
Modern, minimalist white kitchen with a marble countertop, a gold faucet, wooden bar stools, and a black arched glass door leading outside.
A bedroom with white walls, a bed with gray and white bedding, a framed picture above the fireplace, and a door open to a white-walled room with another framed picture visible.
A tall built-in blue shoe closet with shelves and drawers, containing various pairs of shoes, handbags, and accessories, surrounded by white walls and a glass door.
A bedroom with a bed featuring a tan headboard, dark gray bedding, and multiple pillows, flanked by black nightstands with white lamps, a small beige armchair in the corner, white walls, and a window with white shutters.

  • Type: Renovation / Extension
    Location: Hawthorn
    Completed: August 2023

  • Architecture: Drew Gardam Architects
    Steel Windows: Steel Window Design
    Timber Windows: Aspect Windows
    Benchtops: Signorino
    Timber Flooring: Royal Oak Door
    Hardware: Pitella
    Feature Pendants: Ross Gardam

  • Blueprint were great to work with on our renovation. Our build was fairly complex with an 1890’s facade to be extensively renovated with a modern refresh with intricate details. We met with Simon early in the process and he was terrific in working with us and our architect to achieve exactly what we wanted in the build. Simon has an extremely keen eye for detail, during all of our site inspections he was very thorough reviewing every aspect and finish of the build. Our build had supply challenges through the covid period though we were able to navigate all of these challenges with Blueprint and not compromise on quality.   

    As well as Simon, we were very happy with the Blueprint team on site. Dave Allanson was site manager and was a delight to work with. He was extremely patient answering the many questions from us first time renovators. We even had comments from the neighbours as to how professionally and respectfully the site was run. Having lived in the renovated home for 18 months now, we've been very impressed by the workmanship, attention to detail and quality throughout. We’d certainly recommend working with Simon and the Blueprint team. 

    — Brooke and Chris

  • Tess Kelly