Bluestar Property Group has claimed the Best Display Home Over $2M title at the 2026 Master Builders Victoria (MBV) Excellence in Housing Awards, with the Scheele Residence in Surrey Hills recognised as the standout entry in one of the competition's most prestigious categories. The announcement, published on the official MBV awards page, marks a significant milestone for the Melbourne-based design and construct firm, whose winner profile is now featured among Victoria's most recognised home builders.

The Scheele Residence Sets a New Standard in Surrey Hills

The Scheele Residence represents the kind of project that defines Bluestar Property Group's approach to luxury residential construction in Melbourne's inner east. Located in Surrey Hills, the home was developed as a full knockdown rebuild - a process that saw the existing structure replaced with a purpose-designed, architecturally considered residence built to reflect both the character of the Boroondara corridor and the specific aspirations of its owners.

Judges at the MBV Excellence in Housing Awards evaluated entries across architecture, construction quality, design innovation, and overall presentation. The Scheele Residence's recognition in the Best Display Home Over $2M category places it among a field of entries from some of Victoria's most established building practices. As a specialist in custom home builders surrey hills projects, Bluestar Property Group competes directly in the suburb where this home was built - giving the award particular local significance.

A Recognition Rooted in the Boroondara Prestige Corridor

Bluestar Property Group has built its practice around the inner east prestige corridor, working across Balwyn, Surrey Hills, Kew, Canterbury, Hawthorn, and Camberwell. These established suburbs - characterised by significant land values, heritage overlays, and discerning owner expectations - demand a level of planning, design, and construction management that differs from broader residential markets.

The company's position as a knockdown rebuild specialist melbourne homeowners in these suburbs engage for complex projects is reflected in the nature of the Scheele Residence itself. The home demonstrates how a carefully executed knockdown rebuild can deliver modern architectural design, contemporary energy efficiency outcomes, and detailed craftsmanship within a streetscape that already carries substantial heritage and aesthetic expectations.

Director Adam Bulic spoke to the broader significance of this style of residential development for established Melbourne suburbs.

"What we are seeing across the inner east is homeowners who love their location but want a home that matches the way they actually live today," said Adam Bulic, Director of Bluestar Property Group. "A luxury knockdown rebuild balwyn or Surrey Hills project is not simply about replacing an old house - it is about delivering a modern architectural home with genuine energy performance and master craftsmanship that revitalises the streetscape and adds long-term value to the suburb."

End-to-End Service Across Design, Planning, and Construction

Part of what distinguishes Bluestar Property Group's delivery of knockdown rebuild projects is the structure of its service model. Clients engage directly with the company's directors throughout the design and construct process, with bespoke design developed to suit each site and household. Council and planning management - which in inner east suburbs can involve significant permit complexity - is handled as part of the firm's integrated offering rather than outsourced to third parties.

This approach is particularly relevant to clients pursuing a luxury knockdown rebuild balwyn or similar Boroondara project, where planning overlays, neighbourhood character considerations, and council consultation can extend timelines if not managed proactively. Bluestar Property Group's familiarity with the regulatory environment specific to these municipalities is a functional component of how the firm delivers its projects from concept through to completion.

The MBV Excellence in Housing Awards are administered by Master Builders Victoria, the state's peak body for the building and construction industry, and are regarded as one of the most credible benchmarks for residential construction quality in the state.

About Bluestar Property Group

Bluestar Property Group is a Melbourne-based design and construct firm specialising in luxury knockdown rebuild projects across the inner east and Boroondara prestige corridor, including Balwyn, Surrey Hills, Kew, Canterbury, Hawthorn, and Camberwell. The company delivers end-to-end residential projects with direct director involvement, bespoke architectural design, and integrated planning and council management.

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Contact Information:

Bluestar Property Group

1C Agnes Avenue
Balwyn North, ViC 3104
Australia

Adam Bulic
+61 3 9857 8055
https://www.bluestarproperty.com.au