Personalized Charm – Comparing Three Modern Farmhouses

Modern farmhouse designs artfully combine contemporary convenience with rustic charm, resulting in homes that are both functional and inviting. Let’s explore three distinctive modern farmhouse models by Travars Built Homes: the Longview, the Southern Farmhouse, and the Westbrook, each offering unique features and layouts.

The Longview Modern Farmhouse

The Longview spans 2,587 square feet, featuring 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with the master suite conveniently located on the main floor.

Key Features:

  • Great Room: The great room features a 12-foot raised ceiling, enhancing spaciousness and creating an open, airy, and inviting atmosphere.
  • Flexibility: Two first-floor offices offer versatile spaces, adaptable for remote work, study, or other lifestyle needs and requirements.
  • Energy Efficiency: The Longview’s ecoSelect energy certification ensures a low HERS score, reflecting its thoughtfully designed energy-efficient construction.
  • Kitchen:  Equipped with granite countertops, a custom tile backsplash, and two walk-in pantries with built-in wood shelving, the gourmet kitchen is designed for both functionality and style.

Interested in the Longview? Travars Built Homes offers the option to easily customize this home further. Request a floor plan flyer for more details.

The Southern Farmhouse

The Southern Farmhouse is a completely customized home built by Travars Built, encompassing 4,158 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. This design showcases the flexibility Travars Built Homes offers, tailoring every detail to meet the homeowner’s specific preferences.

Key Features:

  • Interior Layout: The foyer opens to a formal dining room with built-in shelves and barn doors, and a home office opposite.
  • Great Room: Large windows brighten the great room with natural light, showcasing a built-in entertainment center for modern media needs.
  • Kitchen: The kitchen features quartz countertops, a large island with seating, and double ovens and microwaves, perfect for entertaining.
  • Specialized Spaces: A dedicated dog room includes a walk-in shower and outdoor access, providing convenience and care for pet owners.
  • Outdoor Living: Veranda-style porches, painted traditional haint blue, include an outdoor kitchen and spacious areas for hosting large gatherings.

Explore the Southern Farmhouse Photo Tour to see how Travars Built Homes brought this unique, custom vision to life.

The Westbrook Modern Farmhouse

Chapel Hill NC Custom Home

The Westbrook offers 3,159 square feet of living space, comprising 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, with the master suite situated on the first floor.

Key Features:

  • Exterior Design: The home showcases classic white and black farmhouse finishes. Black-framed windows and a brick fireplace surround add to the timeless aesthetic.
  • Kitchen: The open-concept kitchen features two-tone cabinetry with a white perimeter and a brown island, plus a white farmhouse sink.
  • Natural Light: Abundant windows, transoms above the great room, and sliding doors leading to a four-seasons room ensure that the interior is bathed in natural light.
  • Additional Spaces: Built-in bookcases and a bonus room provide additional functional spaces, ideal for a home office, library, or playroom.
  • Master Suite: The suite includes a luxurious bathroom with a freestanding tub, tiled shower, and a spacious walk-in closet for a private retreat within the home.
Modern Farmhouse | Chapel Hill Custom Home

The Westbrook sound like your perfect home? Request a floor plan flyer to learn more about customization options available.

Comparative Overview

  • Size and Layout: The Southern Farmhouse is the largest, featuring single-story living. The Longview and Westbrook are slightly smaller options. Both include master suites on the main floor, appealing to those who prefer or require main-level living.
  • Customization: The Southern Farmhouse exemplifies a completely customized home, showcasing Travars Built Homes’ ability to tailor every design element. Meanwhile, the Longview and Westbrook are available plans that offer opportunities for further personalization to suit homeowner preferences.
  • Outdoor Amenities: The Southern Farmhouse highlights outdoor living with expansive porches and an outdoor kitchen, perfect for those who enjoy entertaining al fresco.
  • Interior Features: Each home offers distinct interior features, such as the Longview’s dual offices, the Southern Farmhouse’s specialized dog room, and the Westbrook’s built-in bookcases. These options provide flexibility for homeowners to select designs that align with their lifestyles.

Whether you prefer a ready-made plan or a fully customized design, Travars Built Homes offers unparalleled flexibility to help you create your modern farmhouse. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you find your perfect modern farmhouse!

Becton Park

4318 sq ft under roof | 3006 heated sq ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | Main Floor Primary Suite | First Floor Guest Suite

The Becton Park is a modern farmhouse plan with generous covered porches, main floor primary suite, private guest suite, formal dining or office, and 3 car oversized side load garage (2 bays + carriage).

A bonus room and two bedrooms span the upstairs.

Love The Becton Park?  Let’s Talk About Building It

    We’ll email you the floor plan flyer with the home layout and plan overview.
    Next, we will prepare a full 10-page construction package with everything included in your build — and walk through it together in a custom home consultation.
    You’ll be amazed at what’s already included in a Travars Built Home.

    *Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright Frank Betz and Associates


    Governors Square

    3025 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | Main Floor Primary Suite

    The Governors Square is a farmhouse plan with generous covered porches, a three car garage, main floor primary suite, and open concept layout. A dedicated mud room separates the garage from the kitchen.

    Three bedrooms and two bathrooms span the upstairs.

    Love the Governors Square?  Let’s Talk About Building It

      The flyer includes the layout and plan information.
      From there, we’ll prepare a detailed 10-page construction package that outlines your build — ready to review when you are.
      You’ll be amazed at what’s already included in every Travars Built Home.

      *Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright Frank Betz & Associates


      Winchester Walk

      3490 sq ft | 5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3 Car Garage

      This Chatham County custom home features a main floor primary suite, formal dining room, big island kitchen, a walk-in, wrap around pantry, two car side garage and a third bay carriage garage, and an optional office or multi-generational suite.

      Upstairs, the plan includes a media room, a bonus room, and more.

      Start Here: Get the Winchester Walk Plan Flyer:

        The flyer includes the layout and plan information.
        From there, we’ll prepare a detailed 10-page construction package that outlines your build — ready to review when you are.
        You’ll be amazed at what’s already included in every Travars Built Home.

        *Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright Frank Betz & Associates


        Carolina Cottage

        2405 Sq Ft | 3-4 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

        This Chatham County modern farmhouse floor plan features a large island kitchen open to the family room and dining, flex room, wrap around pantry, mud room with drop zone, walk in closets throughout, and optional rear covered porch.

        The owner’s suite has a trey ceiling, en suite bathroom with custom tile shower, freestanding tub, and large walk in closet.

        The upstairs spreads out with two more bedrooms, a loft, and a full bath.

        Start Here: Get the Carolina Cottage Plan Flyer

          We’ll email you the floor plan flyer with the home layout and plan overview.
          Next, we will prepare a full 10-page construction package with everything included in your build — and walk through it together in a custom home consultation.
          You’ll be amazed at what’s already included in a Travars Built Home.

          TBH builds custom homes across Chatham County and the surrounding region, in new home neighborhoods and countryside locations where you can “bring your own builder.” We can help you learn what it takes to build your new home at your home site.

          *Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright Frank Betz & Associates


          Summerhill

          2510-2952 sq ft | 4-5 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Guest and First Floor Office

          Summerhill brings a cheerful twist to classic farmhouse design, with clean lap siding, crisp trim, and standing seam metal roof accents that enhance both durability and style. Multiple front-facing gables with decorative brackets and a gabled portico over twin entry doors create a welcoming and memorable first impression.

          The main level features a private guest suite with full bath and an oversized office or schooling space. The open-concept layout connects the great room, kitchen, and dining areas, with a large walk-in pantry tucked nearby for convenience. An oversized side-entry garage adds both function and curb appeal.

          Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms provide comfortable retreats.

          The optional third floor offers a massive recreation room with the potential for an additional full bath.

          Let’s Get Started – Request Summerhill Flyer and Pricing:

            The flyer includes the layout and plan information.
            From there, we’ll prepare a detailed 10-page construction package that outlines your build — ready to review when you are.
            You’ll be amazed at what’s already included in every Travars Built Home.

            Travars Built Homes builds across 12 counties in central North Carolina—including Chatham, Durham, Wake, Lee, and Alamance—and customizes every plan to fit your land, lifestyle, and long-term goals.

            *Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features.  Floor plans and renderings are copyright www.ArchitecturalDesigns.com and Architect.


            Albian

            2268-2557 sq ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Main Floor Master

            Main Floor Master House Plan

            This main floor master house plan, called the Albian, has a formal dining room, angled / corner island kitchen, large great room with vaulted ceiling, and optional downstairs office. A grilling porch is located off the breakfast room.

            Option B for the first floor plan turns the breakfast room into a home office with door to the kitchen.

            Three more bedrooms, a full bath, and optional bonus room are all upstairs. The staircase landing opens to a built-in window seat.

            Send Me the Albian Flyer and Pricing:

              The flyer includes the layout and plan information.
              From there, we’ll prepare a detailed 10-page construction package that outlines your build — ready to review when you are.
              You’ll be amazed at what’s already included in every Travars Built Home.

              *Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright www.ArchitecturalDesigns.com & Associates.


              Brant Point  

              2336 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Two Story

              Craftsman Style Floor Plan

              This craftsman style floor plan, available to build in North Carolina, features an open concept layout with island kitchen, dining room, great room, and home office downstairs. The kitchen has two pantries, and the garage opens to drop zone storage unit.

              The primary suite and two more bedrooms are located upstairs, along with the laundry room and an optional bonus room above the garage.

              Get in touch for an in-depth quote to build a custom home with TBH. We will include turnkey elements from site work to construction, based on your specific location. The depth of detail we provide will help you know what to expect across the entire build process.

              Send Me the Brant Point   Flyer and Pricing

                We’ll send you the floor plan flyer so you can view the layout and key details.
                As a next step, we’ll prepare a personalized 10-page construction package that outlines everything included in your custom home — ready to review together at your convenience.
                You’ll be surprised by how much comes standard with Travars Built Homes.

                *Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright ArchitecturalDesigns.com & Associates


                Willow Rock

                1871 sq ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

                Send Me the Willow Rock Flyer and Pricing

                  We’ll email you the floor plan flyer with the home layout and plan overview.
                  Next, we will prepare a full 10-page construction package with everything included in your build — and walk through it together in a custom home consultation.
                  You’ll be amazed at what’s already included in a Travars Built Home.

                  *Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright ArchitecturalDesigns.com & Associates


                  Tupelo

                  1743 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Two Story

                  Send Me the Tupelo Flyer and Pricing

                    We’ll send you the floor plan flyer so you can view the layout and key details.
                    As a next step, we’ll prepare a personalized 10-page construction package that outlines everything included in your custom home — ready to review together at your convenience.
                    You’ll be surprised by how much comes standard with Travars Built Homes.

                    *Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright ArchitecturalDesigns.com & Associates