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Happy Holidays from Hawthorn Builders!

Hawthorn Builders was happy to wrap up the year with another successful team holiday party.  Held at New Garden Restaurant in Needham, all of the subcontractors, inside staff, vendors and friends of Hawthorn joined together to celebrate with yummy food and drink.  As always, it was a great way to bring everyone together.  “Often, we have the painters working on one site and the electrician at another, so it is really nice to have everyone together in one place to relax a bit after a busy year” said Hawthorn’s owner Ryan McDonnell.  Another great detail was brought to our attention by the staff at New Garden, “your team is growing!” they exclaimed to us.  In looking around, it was easy to see that they were right.  Our team has expanded in many ways over the last year, from new hiring to greater production.  That said, Hawthorn Builders is even more excited to see what growth and potential are in store for 2015.  See below for some candid photos of the night!

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A Unique Surface

Just as fixtures and finishes have changed over time, so has the look of kitchen countertops. Since granite has become so widely available, clients have been looking to more unique materials for their kitchen counters. In the case of wood countertops, you have something that is unique, but also functional as a prep space or … Read more

Testimonal

Feedback from satisfied clients is always something we strive for at Hawthorn. Whether it be from a buyer who used one of our agents, or a family whose forever home was just completed; a job well done is always our goal.  That said, we wanted to take the time to share some wonderful feedback we received about Lynda Hughes, a Hawthorn Properties agent.

Dear Hawthorn,

My wife (Melissa) and I recently closed on our dream home in Natick with the help of Lynda Hughes.  After having previously worked with a horrible agent at one of your competitors, our experience with Lynda was completely refreshing.  She genuinely cared about helping our family settle down (Melissa and I have 2 little boys and 3 pets).  Our previous agent was simply interested in “closing a deal.”  Lynda, on the other hand, stayed in touch with us constantly throughout the process, made herself available at all hours and was simply great to work with.  She helped us weigh all of our options, provided her own recommendations and advice when we needed it.

I would absolutely recommend any of our friends who are in the market for a new home to Hawthorn Properties, based on our wonderful experience with Lynda.  In our opinion, she is the type of person who differentiates one real estate company from the others. We’re glad we found Lynda! 

We greatly appreciate clients who take the time to let us know how we are doing.  To read other testimonials, please visit our website or our Houzz profile.

It’s All About The Brass

We couldn’t resist the title… it is just so fitting! That said, Hawthorn Builders has noticed a new trend in custom home building- the fixture finish.  Lately we have seen an increase in the demand for brass.  Anything from larger pieces such as lighting fixtures to smaller details like cabinet hardware, customers are finding more … Read more

Design Team: Hawthorn Builders and Moen

Hawthorn Builders is excited to reveal our latest design opportunity – teaming up with Moen!  Recently, Hawthorn Builders was approached by a local Moen representative who knew of our reputation for building beautiful homes that showcase some of the latest trends. Moen, whose motto is, “buy it for looks, buy it for life,” thought this … Read more

It’s All About Houzz; The Market of Design

Last Thursday night I had the opportunity to join Hawthorn Builder’s Design Director, Jessica Chabot, to an exclusive design event hosted by both Clarke and Houzz.  The evening kicked off in Clarke fashion with an impressive food display and open bar. The atmosphere was buzzing and it was clear that this was a time to … Read more

The Importance of Duct Cleaning

In addition to our recent expansion into the home management arena, Hawthorn Builders has begun offering duct cleaning services to homeowners.  As part of the home building process, we found that our customer’s ducts often needed to be cleaned before the home could or should be occupied.  During the construction process, the ductwork can become overwhelmed … Read more

Spotlight on 121 Charles River Street, Needham

HFront 6.23.14awthorn Builders is in the finish stages of a beautiful spec house, located on Charles River Street in the Newman school district of Needham.  This 5,000 sq. ft. home sits on a 20,000 square foot lot near the newly-renovated Walker-Gordon field.

The interior scope provides a spacious, open floor plan with kitchen overlooking both the family and dining room.  The kitchen area boasts gorgeous Carrera countertops, custom cabinets and striking tile.  Additionally, the house has all high-end, stainless steel appliances.  The three levels of finished living space include a finished attic with a full bath and bedroom, along with an additional space for either an office or lounge area.  The second floor hosts the four remaining bedrooms, laundry room and three baths. The master suite is a must see!

Further custom features include a tiled mudroom with built-ins, 3+ HVAC zones, professional landscaping with an irrigation system and patio, as well as a two car attached garage.  Rob Ticktin, of Hawthorn Builders, has been managing the construction of the Charles River project.  For Ticktin, his favorite element of this property is the over-sized lot.  “What really distinguishes this house from some of the others is the spacious lot size.  Not only is the house set-back from the road, but it abuts conservation land.”

 See the pictures below for an inside glimpse of this stunning new construction in Needham.  If you are interested in finding out more about the property on Charles River Street, or any other available projects, please contact Hawthorn Builders at 781-707-6564 or visit our website at www.hawthornbuilders.com

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Celebrating Design and Technology; 2014 Architectural Digest Home Design Show

Last Thursday I was given the opportunity to take a business trip to New York City with our Designer, Jessica Chabot, to attend the Architectural Digest Design Show. This annual event comes with much anticipation and this year the design show brought in 40-45 thousand consumers.  Upon arrival, the line was already wrapping around the … Read more