The Thomas Hipwell Residence in the Town of St. Andrews is a notably good example of a mid-19th-century Maritime Gothic Revival residence, with its projecting eaves and the steep cross-gable of the roofline. It also has importance as one of the many remarkably well-preserved historical buildings in St. Andrews, which boasts one of the largest per capita collections of heritage buildings in all of Canada.

From its construction until his death, the house was occupied by Thomas Hipwell. Born in Ireland, Hipwell joined the 67th Regiment of Infantry at a young age, eventually becoming Color-Sergeant and Acting Sergeant-Major of the 1st battalion. Hipwell first visited Canada when his regiment was posted here during the Papineau Rebellion of 1837 and decided to move to St. Andrews not long after he retired in 1850 with a full pension. While living here, Hipwell worked as a conductor with the St. Andrews Railroad Company until 1866. Upon his death, the house was given to Thomas Hipwell's daughter, Emma Jane Maloney, who kept it until 1933.