Knockdown rebuild in Surrey Hills – Scheele Residence façade by Bluestar Property Group
LUXURY HOME BUILDERS · BALWYN

Award-winning luxury home builders in Balwyn

Building a luxury home in Balwyn should feel exciting, not stressful. As luxury home builders in Balwyn and Balwyn North, we design and build custom luxury homes and knockdown rebuilds around your family, your block and your budget, with one director looking after you from your first meeting to the day you get the keys.

WHAT YOU GET

Why choose Bluestar as your luxury home builder in Balwyn

Choosing between luxury home builders in Balwyn comes down to how the whole experience works for you and your family. Here’s what building with Bluestar means for you.

One person who knows your build

A director personally manages your home from the first meeting to handover, so you always know who to call and nothing gets lost between people.

A home designed around how you live

Our in-house design team works with you until the plan fits your family, your block and your budget, rather than handing you a standard floorplan.

Start building sooner

Most clients move from first meeting to site start within 3–4 months, so you spend less time waiting and more time planning your new home.

Confidence your home will be finished

Bluestar kept every client project running through the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 disruptions, when many other builders left clients with unfinished homes.

Stay in the area you love

Rebuild on your own block and stay close to Balwyn’s schools, parks and community. We know Boroondara’s planning rules street by street.

Award-winning quality in your home

The team behind Victoria’s best display home over $2M at the 2026 Master Builders Victoria awards brings that same standard of finish to your home.

BOOK A CONSULTATION

Start with a conversation about your Balwyn site

Tell us about your block, your budget and how your family wants to live. We’ll talk through what’s possible, from Boroondara planning controls to design and timing. Most clients move from first meeting to site start within 3–4 months.

  • Adam calls you to talk through your plans and budget
  • We look at your site, its council controls and what it can support
  • You get clear next steps on design, permits and timing

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Tell us about your project

Share a few details and Adam will be in touch to talk through what’s possible on your site.

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DISPLAY HOMES

A new display home is coming to Balwyn North

Our award-winning display home, the Scheele Residence at 15 Scheele Street, Surrey Hills, has now been sold. Named Victoria’s best display home over $2M at the 2026 Master Builders Victoria Excellence in Housing Awards, it set the standard for our next one: a new display home now under construction at 151 Maud Street, Balwyn North.

  • Now building151 Maud Street, Balwyn North
  • SoldScheele Residence, 15 Scheele Street, Surrey Hills
  • UpdatesCall Adam on 0408 376 533 to hear when it opens

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CUSTOM BUILDING

Custom homes and knockdown rebuilds

We design and build bespoke family homes and multi-unit developments, with in-house design keeping the whole journey under one roof. Many Balwyn clients rebuild on their existing block to stay in the neighbourhood and school zones they love.

ARCHITECTURAL RESIDENCES

Bluestar Vision Platinum Series

A limited collection of architecturally designed luxury residences. The Platinum Series grew from our award-winning Yeneda Street home in Balwyn North and includes the 2026 MBV award-winning Scheele Residence.

OUR WORK IN BALWYN & SURROUNDS

Homes we’ve built near you

See the quality you can expect in your own home. These are some of the custom homes we’ve built in Balwyn, Balwyn North and nearby Surrey Hills.

BALWYN NORTH

Yeneda Residence

Where the Platinum Series began

BALWYN NORTH

Kalonga Residence

Tri-level home with 3m ceilings and panoramic views

BALWYN NORTH

Winfield Residence

Two family residences on one site

BALWYN NORTH

Balwyn Residence

Two architecturally designed townhouses

2026 Master Builders Victoria award winner. SURREY HILLS

Scheele Residence

Knockdown rebuild and Platinum Series display

SURREY HILLS

Clyde Residence

Contemporary form, family function

THE JOURNEY

How a Bluestar project comes together

01

Consultation

We start with a conversation about your site, budget and lifestyle, typically moving from first meeting to site start within 3–4 months.

02

Design

Our in-house team works with you until the plan reflects how you want to live.

03

Build

A director personally manages your build, alongside a select group of trusted local tradespeople.

04

Handover

A precision-built home, finished to the standard that’s earned Bluestar its industry recognition.

Talk to Adam about your Balwyn project

Bring your site address and a rough budget. Adam can tell you what’s achievable on your block and what the next steps are.

BUILDING IN BALWYN

Building a luxury home in Balwyn

Balwyn and Balwyn North sit within the City of Boroondara, and building here comes with local rules that shape what your home can look like. As luxury home builders in Balwyn, we work through them with you from the first site visit:

  • Neighbourhood character controls: building envelope, height limits and setbacks that keep each street’s character intact.
  • Significant Landscape Overlays: tree protection zones and vegetation rules that affect demolition and excavation.
  • Site slope and orientation: designing split-level layouts that make the most of northern light and the natural fall of the block.

Many Balwyn families also rebuild to stay inside the Balwyn High School zone. Our next display home is already under construction at 151 Maud Street, Balwyn North, so you’ll soon be able to see a Bluestar home right in the neighbourhood.

QUESTIONS

Building a luxury home in Balwyn: your questions answered

How much does it cost to build a luxury home in Balwyn?

Custom luxury homes and knockdown rebuilds in Balwyn typically range from $1.8M to $4M+, depending on the design, size, basement requirements and finishes. Share your budget in the enquiry form and Adam will tell you what’s realistic for your site.

How long does it take to build a custom luxury home in Balwyn?

Most clients move from their first meeting to site start within 3–4 months. Construction of a custom luxury home then typically takes 10 to 14 months, depending on the size and complexity of the design.

Do I need a planning permit to build in Balwyn?

It depends on the overlays on your block, such as Heritage, Significant Landscape or Special Building Overlays. Bluestar assesses your site and manages the town planning and permit process with the City of Boroondara for you.

Can I see a Bluestar home before I build?

Our award-winning Scheele Residence display home at 15 Scheele Street, Surrey Hills has been sold, and our new display home at 151 Maud Street, Balwyn North is currently under construction. Call Adam on 0408 376 533 to register your interest or to talk through examples of our recent work.

RELATED GUIDES

More for Balwyn home owners

Planning to rebuild on your current block? See our Knockdown Rebuild Balwyn guide. Building within the Balwyn High School zone? Read the Balwyn High Zone Knockdown Rebuild guide for multi-generational designs and education-focused floorplans. You can also browse the Balwyn Residence and the rest of our portfolio.

Areas we serve

Knockdown Rebuilds Across
Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs

Bluestar Property Group builds luxury knockdown rebuild homes across Boroondara and Whitehorse. Each suburb has its own page covering local planning controls, recent projects and what’s possible on your block.

START A CONVERSATION

Ready to start your project?

Looking for a custom luxury home builder in Balwyn? Every Bluestar home starts with a conversation. Tell us a little about your plans and we’ll be in touch to talk about what’s possible on your site.

Custom home builders and architecturally designed residences across Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs.

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