Melbourne Period Era Home Restoration & Renovation Builder in Hawthorn

Clients : John & Tanya Murphy
Location : Hawthorn

At Mastercraft Construction, we specialise in Melbourne period era home restoration and tailored renovations that honour the craftsmanship of the past while delivering modern durability. Recently, we were engaged to restore the front façade and verandah of a stunning early 1900s Victorian double fronted period home in Hawthorn—one of Melbourne’s most sought-after heritage suburbs.

As a boutique builder in Hawthorn, we take pride in delivering unique home restorations with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring every project reflects the character and history of the original home.

Restoring a Victorian Icon with Precision & Care

This iconic Hawthorn residence, built on original bluestone footings, features hallmark design elements of a classic Victorian period home, including:

-Double skin solid red brickwork
-Slate tile roofing
-Bay windows with double-hung sashes
-Decorative timber gables
-Tessellated tile front porch
-Wrought iron lacework
-Traditional bullnose verandah with lead flashings

Our team carefully restored these features, reinforcing our reputation as a leading Victorian home restoration builder in Melbourne.

Front Façade & Verandah Restoration Specialists

As experienced period home renovation builders, we undertook a meticulous restoration of the home’s front façade and verandah, including:

-Careful removal of original tessellated tiles and concrete
-Hand excavation to protect existing bluestone footings
-Installation of a new reinforced concrete slab with bored piers
-Precision laying of tessellated tiles to recreate the original feature floor
-Replacement of timber fascia and barge boards
-Replication of decorative gable timbers using treated materials for longevity
-Restoration of the bullnose verandah roof with new sheeting
-Custom fabrication and installation of lead ridge capping and flashings on-site
-Recreation of intricate fretwork and heritage timber details

Every element was completed with the highest level of craftsmanship—hallmarks of a boutique builder specialising in period home renovations.

Custom Homes & Tailored Renovations

Mastercraft Construction is more than a restoration specialist—we are a custom home builder in Melbourne delivering:

-Seamless period home extensions
-Architecturally designed custom homes
-Tailored renovations that blend old and new
-High-end finishes with a focus on heritage integrity

We understand that every home is unique. That’s why we approach each project as a truly bespoke build, making us a trusted boutique builder for Melbourne period homes.

Why Choose Mastercraft Construction?

-Specialists in Melbourne period era home restoration and renovation
-Experienced builder in Hawthorn and surrounding suburbs
-Proven expertise in Victorian home restorations
-Commitment to attention to detail and quality craftsmanship
-Passion for preserving Melbourne’s architectural heritage
-Revive Your Period Home