Q&A: What’s on the Rise from Kelowna Luxury Home Builders

Kelowna Luxury Home Builders Rykon Construction have developed Kestrel Ridge’s contemporary paired homes to suit the lifestyle of the Upper Mission area.

When looking at luxury homes in Kelowna, buyers often put location, character, and a spacious but not ostentatious living space at the top of their lists. Known for their contemporary custom and craftsman homes, Rykon Construction are Kelowna luxury home builders who not only know the market, but have mastered the art of catering to their clients’ needs. Their latest project is Kestrel Ridge, a new development in the Upper Mission area, which when finished will feature 57 paired contemporary homes.

We asked Rykon Founder and President Adrian Block about Kestrel Ridge and what makes it unique to the Kelowna real estate market:

Tell us about Rykon. Who are you? What are some of the other projects that you have built in Kelowna?

Rykon was founded in 1984 by Adrian Block and was based in White Rock, BC. The company expanded from being a small single-family builder into a multi-family developer quickly over the next five years. Rykon expanded its offices to include Kelowna in 1995. Although the construction division has since become a separate entity, we still remain close, and continue to embark on future projects together.

Rykon Developments has developed Southbay Landing, Sonoma Pines, Manteo Resort, The Lakeshore, Somerville Corner, and InVue Tower in the Kelowna area. We’ve also got a long list of other projects in the Vancouver and Seattle markets.

Rykon Construction has positioned itself as one of the largest single-family builders in the valley. With homes under construction in every major development in the valley, Rykon has built thousands of homes here over the last 16 years.

How did the idea for Kestrel Ridge first come up?

It was clear that a market existed for the move-down buyer who wanted a single-level home with a wonderful view. We searched for the site to do this. The great thing about the location of Kestrel Ridge is that it is simple to get to the Pandosy commercial core and beyond. There’s no winding your way out of a complicated network of roads like in other Kelowna communities that offer a view.

What in your mind makes this Kelowna townhouse development so unique?

There simply is no other product quite like this development in Kelowna. The floor plans are uniquely focused on the lifestyle of this group of buyers.

What kind of buyers should invest at Kestrel Ridge?

Kestrel Ridge is designed for the move-down buyer. The kids are gone, and it is time to focus on getting a new home for just the two of you. The space is still there for everything you want to bring with you, including the grandkids.

What are the plans (phases) for construction at the development?

Phase 1 and 2 road services are under construction now with homes to follow. The final phase will begin next spring.

What kind of neighbourhood will result once the development is completed? Give us a big picture:

It’ll be a contemporary neighbourhood of homes with amazing views and like-minded homeowners.

For more information on luxury real estate in Kelowna, read our blog: Where Lifestyle and Nature are Just Steps Away.

See why Kestrel Ridge is a rise above by contacting us online or calling us at 1-877-620-3525.