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A CULTURAL PRICINCT
WITH A RICH HISTORY

Despite its reputation as one of Melbourne’s most innovative cultural precincts, much of Hawthorn’s appeal stems from its rich history and unique architectural character. Where ornate mansions and quaint terraces combine with Edwardian shop fronts and stately landmarks, here, a stroll through your locale becomes a lesson in heritage architecture.

Boasting world-class amenity and enviable connectivity to Melbourne’s major hubs, the Hawthorn neighbourhood has a lot on its side. Located at one of the suburb’s most central points, Arcade sits within close proximity to esteemed private schools, the acclaimed Swinburne University, efficient tram routes, Glenferrie Station and plentiful Glenferrie Road. Relish a life of urban convenience with plenty of room to breathe.

HAWTHORNS RICH ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY Shapes GLENFERRIE ROAD

Glenferrie Road is lined with historic shop frontages from the Edwardian era. While some have undergone refurbishments, many of the original facades still remain – imparting the precinct with a unique heritage charm and cultural significance.

RAILWAY ARCADE

Running parallel to the train line, the quaint Railway Arcade is flanked by a row of Edwardian shop frontages complete with their original stain glass windows and old-fashioned pillars.

Heritage-listed frontages & Iconic buildings

Many of Hawthorn’s buildings are heritage-listed in order to preserve the fascinating architectural character synonymous with the inner-east. One of the most striking examples is the town hall, home to the Hawthorn Arts Centre, which was designed by John Beswicke in 1888 in the Second Empire style.

DON ARCADE

On the other side of the train line, Don Arcade was formerly home to the Don Department Store of Don Cash Trading Co. Designed by architects Ward and Carleton in 1910, at the time, it was said to have been the largest undivided space in the Commonwealth. Today, some of the elegant original window joinery remains.

WINE & DINE
  1. Bawa
  2. Fonda
  3. Hello Sailor
  4. Lulo
  5. Luton Lane Wine Bar
  6. Methodist Coffee
  7. Oscar Mike
  8. Osteria 20
  9. Piccolina
  10. Porgie & Mr. Jones
  11. Provence Kitchen / Bakery Cafe
  12. Rococo Glenferrie Road
  13. Rustica
  14. Santoni
  15. Short Straw
  16. St. Cloud Eating House
  17. The Counter
  18. The Kilburn
  19. Timber and Greens
  20. Tinto
Shopping
  1. Blackbird & Fox
  2. Blood Orange Foodstore
  3. Bunnings Hawthorn
  4. Coles Glenferrie
  5. Decjuba
  6. Don Arcade
  7. Eco D.
  8. Glenferrie Centre
  9. Homing Instincts
  10. Laurent Bakery
  11. Lucente Collective Boutique
  12. Miss Gourmet & Co
  13. Readings Hawthorn
  14. Red Fox Runs
  15. Woolworths Hawthorn
leisure
  1. Central Gardens
  2. Fairview Park
  3. Fritsch Holzer Park
  4. Grace Park
  5. Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre
  6. Hawthorn Library
  7. Hawthorn Tennis Club
  8. Lido Cinemas
  9. Love Athletica Pilates
  10. Rebel Monk
  11. Victoria Road Reserve
Education
  1. Auburn Primary School
  2. Carey Baptist Grammar
  3. Glenferrie Primary School
  4. Methodist Ladies's College
  5. Ruyton Girls' School
  6. Scotch College
  7. St Joseph's School
  8. Swinburne University of Technology
  9. Trinity Grammar School
  10. Xavier College
Connectivity
  1. Auburn Train Station
  2. Glenferrie Train Station
  3. No.16 Tram