The Ultimate Guide to Visiting a Display Home: Maximize Your Visit Like a Pro Reading Time: 8 min 45 sec Facebook Twitter Linkedin Ryan McKenzie Ryan McKenzie heads up Rycon Building Group in Melbourne, a custom home builder responsible for some of Melbourne’s most luxurious properties. With 25 years experience and a wealth of knowledge, […]

  Located in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne is the picturesque suburb of Surrey Hills which falls within both the City of Boroondara and the City of Whitehorse.  Surrey Hills is a suburb full of traditional and modern architecture, leafy streets and beautiful parks. Whilst there are many  well-established homes, in recent years we have […]

  Blackburn is an Eastern Suburb of Melbourne, located 17km east from the CBD. It is found in the City of Whitehorse and nestled in between Box Hill and Mitcham. Blackburn has its own special personality with many old weatherboard style homes and character filled homes. A Hampton style home fits perfectly amongst the older […]

The hampton style home is an enduring style of luxury home build that is seen throughout the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, and in particular, Glen Iris, Surrey Hills, Canterbury, Blackburn and Box Hill South. The rise in popularity of the hampton style home has now spread to the Bayside area of Melbourne, in suburbs such […]

There are many impressive suburbs which make up the Bayside area of Melbourne. This includes but is not limited to; Mentone, Sandringham, Beaumaris, Brighton, Hampton and Black Rock. All of these suburbs offer the perfect backdrop for a luxury hampton style home, particularly given their proximity to the beach and the coastal lifestyle. Mentone, a […]

The heart of any custom home build as luxury home builders knows, is the kitchen and entertaining area, and a further welcoming extension of these areas is the alfresco area. The alfresco area has become increasingly popular in a prestige home build and is certainly almost always on top of our client’s wish list for […]

Box Hill South, bordered by Middleborough Rd, Canterbury Rd and Elgar Rd is in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, 14 kms from Melbourne CBD.  A suburb full of families with a wonderful community feel. Located very conveniently to many shops, education facilities, parks and places to exercise. A popular walking track in Box Hill South […]

The Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, especially Canterbury, are complete with historic, period and character filled homes. Canterbury, in the City of Boroondara, located 10 kms from the CBD is no exception and is considered one of Melbourne’s most expensive, luxury and exclusive suburbs. Along the expansive streets you will find rows of large oak trees, […]

Camberwell, in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs is located 10 km from the city centre. It is a suburb rich with trees and parks, along with an energetic shopping strip along Burke Rd and an abundance of restaurants. In close proximity are many excellent schools for family to choose from, making Camberwell the ideal choice for families. […]

Glen Iris, in Melbourne’s South-eastern suburbs is an area full of charming weatherboard and character filled period homes. Located 10 km South-east of the city, it is a well-established suburb with a village feel and beautiful tree lined streets. Glen Iris is close to the action of the inner city, without being right on top […]

Your roof is responsible for pulling your exterior design together and heavily impacts the street impression of your home. It is a vital aspect to both the aesthetics and functionality of your home and is an important decision you will need to consider for your new Rycon luxury custom built home. It is important to […]

A Hamptons home continues to be a highly sought-after style for our Australian lifestyle and are especially prevalent in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs including; Camberwell, Canterbury, Box Hill and Blackburn. By choosing the right elements you can ensure your home in Melbourne replicates the feel of a Hamptons home you would find on Long Island, New […]

New Hamptons style homes have become more and more sought after over the last decade in Australia and have now become a much-desired style of luxury home to build, particularly in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne, including Camberwell, Canterbury, Box Hill and Blackburn. Many Australians have been introduced to the stunning Hamptons style homes from […]

Converting a dream into a reality can be daunting, especially when bringing your dream’s vision home to life. Many stressors come with managing a house’s design and construction process, especially one with which you have a personal connection. At Rycon, we pride ourselves on being a luxury home builder in Melbourne that ensures we provide […]

Technology companies have developed an abundance of cutting-edge gadgets, systems and appliances for the home that are each designed to make our lives more convenient and save energy. Even though smart technology has been criticised in the past due to its complicated nature, it is now becoming increasingly common as the innovation expands and the […]

If you have discovered your dream block of land but are concerned about the challenges of sloping block house designs, rest assured that the reward will often outweigh the challenges. Most experienced sloping block builders should comfortably manage a rise or fall of up to three metres, with no hassle. In fact, we have built […]

A Hampton style home is a combination of a classic coastal feel mixed with a bold and stylish design. These homes provide a relaxed and laid-back style of living, without compromising on elegance. This definitive style of home originated in the seaside locations on New York’s Long Island, where some of the most expensive homes […]

Timber flooring can make a strong statement in your custom built home, and be the distinction between transforming your house into a home. At Rycon, we specialise in building Hamptons Style homes where timber flooring is often featured against large picture windows, luxurious marble surfaces and simple colour palettes to evoke the light, breezy seaside […]

Subway tiles are the paramount New York residential-style icon. As the name suggests, these timeless vintage tiles originated in the New York subway stations in the early 1900s where they provided a bright addition to the dull subways. During this period these tiles had a glass composition, so their glossy surface was easy to clean- […]

Homes incorporating stone radiate a special type of charm, and the hand-crafted genius that goes into constructing a home featuring stone is one of the reasons that stone features are considered so priceless, and why they are used by luxury custom home builders all over Melbourne. There is a sense of permanence with utilising stone […]

Benefits of Double Glazing There are many benefits to double glazing. Double glazed windows and doors are often recommended by custom builders due to their insulation capabilities. The thermal qualities create a boundary for the extremes of the Melbourne climate. This results in warmer winter nights and cooler summer days relaxing in your dream home.   […]

Designing with a Sloping Block Builder Custom split level homes are a fantastic option for home buyers looking to design their custom houses on a sloping block of land. Split level design is suited to any type of sloping block, and can utilise the slope of the land to ensure the entire block is used. […]

Stone Benchtops The advantage of using a Custom Home Builders Melbourne is that you can create a unique aesthetic outcome by selecting all of the materials you use for your home, from magnificent, raw timbers to lavish stone. Your benchtops assist in forming the heart of your home – where you prepare endless decadent meals […]