Hawke Castle, Norman style residence in Modesto, California, US

Hawke Castle is a Norman-style residence in Modesto with six bedrooms, four bathrooms, and living spaces in both the basement and upper floor areas. The property is currently managed by the Thayer Family Trust and stands as a notable local example of Norman residential architecture.

The house was built in 1929 by Edward Hawke, manager of a local business, as a Norman-style residence. After Hawke, the property passed to engineers and teachers who preserved it through the decades.

The house takes its name from Edward Hawke, the J. C. Penney store manager who had it built in 1929. In 2018 the Modesto Bee listed it among the top seven places to visit in Modesto during MADWEEK, so locals treat the private home as a landmark of the city's residential architecture.

A visit requires planning since the property is privately managed and not always open to visitors. It is advisable to check ahead and possibly arrange an appointment to view the building from the exterior or during special occasions.

In 2018 the Modesto Bee named Hawke Castle one of the top seven places to visit in Modesto during MADWEEK, an architecture and design event. The house also has fully designed living space in the basement and attic, beyond its six bedrooms and four bathrooms.