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Custom Home Builder Awards: Travars Built Homes wins Gold in the Chatham County Parade of Homes

This Travars Built Home was designed and built in Pittsboro, North Carolina. It was honored with a Gold award from the Chatham County Parade of Homes.

The exquisite countryside cottage was created by the Travars Built Homes team with an interesting medley of architectural designs. See examples from mountain house to modern farmhouse to arts and crafts. This home has superb craftsmanship with an incredible open floor plan filled with sunshine and space.

It was designed for indoor and outdoor living. The verandah style 8′ deep covered porch runs across the front of the home and culminates in a screen porch. Double sliding doors create a glass wall with access into the gathering room.

The thoughtful layout was designed with aging-in-place details such as a sunken step-down tub, roll in shower, extra wide hallway, and lever doors. A practical office is located off the first floor primary suite.

Storage space is tucked in everywhere. There are three pantries (a hidden pantry, bulk storage pantry and canning pantry), and extensive bookcases and cubbies. Wonderful cabinetry has lots of pull out drawers. There is also a walk-in storage room upstairs that’s bigger than the guest room.

Grounded with with lightly stained oak hardwood floors and wood-look tile in soft grey and blue, the welcoming open feel is further accentuated by a soaring 17 foot ceiling over the gathering area. A sloped roofline above the kitchen enables a clear sight line from the upstairs loft.

This Travars Built Home defines “custom home” with creative artistry inspired by the wooded countryside setting. It brings a mountain retreat feel of peacefulness and tranquility.

Photo Tour: Chatham County Parade of Homes Gold-Winning Custom Home

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We work with you to build your home the way you want it in Fox Oak, other available homes and land or on your lot in Pittsboro, Chatham County and surrounding regions extending into Alamance, Durham, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Orange, Randolph, and Wake counties.

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Custom Plans with Home Offices

Posted by Travars Built Homes on March 1, 2023

Home offices are now a top request in custom home floor plans

New house plans with home offices can give you an “office environment” within the comfort of your own space. Now that working from home is more common than ever, it’s no surprise that a first floor office has become a top request.

Plans with Home Offices Located Near the Kitchen

This home office is just inside the breakfast nook, separated by farmhouse style barn doors. This flexible layout lets in lots of natural light.

House Plans with a First Floor Office | Barn Doors for Office

Inside the home office, there’s lots of desk space to spread out and a window for natural light.

Plans with Downstairs Home Office | Blue Cabinets Built In

This office is also located near the kitchen. It is tucked away from most high-traffic zones so you can focus on work.

Home Office | Chapel Hill New Home Builder

Offices Located Near the Foyer

Looking for a more classic, traditional space? This first floor office has glass French doors, white wainscoting trim, and large windows.

First Floor Office | Wainscoting Walls in Office

Trey ceilings aren’t just for the living room anymore. This first floor office opens up into a trey:

Home Office Floor Plans | Chatham County Local Home Builders

Offices Located Near (or in) the Primary Suite

Just want a nook-style-office to work in, off the primary suite? Here’s one way to create your own space:

Plans with Home Offices | Office inside the Master Suite

When you look at floor plans for an office location, it may be clearly marked. If you don’t see a home office listed, consider using the dining room for an office (or second office) if you don’t need a formal dining room. Or ask us how we can modify a floor plan to meet your needs.

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Design Gallery

Get home design ideas here – and see why every Travars Built Home is decidedly different. Our approach to custom building provides the flexibility to create your forever home the way you want it.

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Hand-Crafted Kitchens with Custom Home Design Ideas

Modern Farmhouse | Chapel Hill Custom Home

Living Rooms with Fireplaces, Built-In Bookcases, and Ceiling Beams

These living room examples showcase custom home design with: cedar fireplace mantels, stained wood ceiling beams, stacked stone, brick, board and batt, tile, and ship lap fireplace surrounds, built-in wooden shelving and cabinetry, and much more:

Living Room Built In Media | Mebane NC New Homes

Custom Tile Showers

These en-suite bathrooms feature custom tile showers with white subway tile, herringbone designs, built-in storage alcoves, dual shower heads, built-in tile benches, frameless and semi-frameless surrounds, and much more:

Custom Home Design Ideas: Formal Dining Rooms

Work From Home Offices

These home offices showcase built in desks and bookcases, glass French doors, white wainscoting walls, trey ceilings, sliding barn doors, and much more:

Floor Plans with a Home Office | Custom Home Design Ideas

Drop Zone Built In Storage Units for Custom Home Design Ideas

Chatham County New Home | Drop Zone Built-Ins

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New Custom Homes For Sale

MOVE IN READY. IN PROGRESS. COMING SOON.

Bristol Walk at Big Bear – COMING SOON NEAR JORDAN LAKE

35 Big Bear Rd, Pittsboro, NC | 2.5 Wooded Acres | $1,394,000

4626 Sq Ft Under Roof | 3568 Heated Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 4 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite & Guest Suite, 3 Car Garage

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Ruskin Place at Fox Oak

Fox Oak Lot 4, Pittsboro, NC | 4+ Wooded Acres | $1,427,000

5979 Sq Ft Under Roof | 4328 Heated Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 5 Baths | Main Floor Primary and Guest Suites

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Chatham Farmhouse at Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd

5491 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd, Siler City | 1.9 Wooded Acres | $747,000

3067 Sq Ft Under Roof | 2438 Heated Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | Main Floor Primary and Guest Suites

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Carolina Cottage at Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd – Under Construction

5545 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd, Siler City, NC | 1.51 Wooded Acres | $752,000

3,272 Sq Ft Under Roof | 2,405 Heated Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Main Floor Primary Suite

Top trending features: Wonderful gathering spaces with chef kitchen as focal point.

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Chandler Trace at Hamlets Chapel – COMING SOON

4025 Hamlets Chapel Rd, Pittsboro, NC | 1.5 Wooded Acres | $980,000

3,793 Sq Ft Under Roof | 2,770 Heated Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 4 Baths | Main Floor Guest Suite & Owners Suite

Top trending features: Three car garage. Guest suite on main floor, plus Princess Suite with private bath and walk in closet. Includes both a Media Room and a Bonus Room.

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Teesdale at Henderson Tanyard –

SOLD

Pittsboro, NC | 5.9 Wooded Acres

3,992 Sq Ft Under Roof | 3,188 Heated Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 4 Baths | Main Floor Primary Suite & Guest Suite

Top trending features: Private entrance to laundry room from first floor primary suite. Guest suite on main floor. All bedrooms ensuite. Spacious open living with extended height ceilings.

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Riverstone at Fox Oak, lot 5 –

SOLD

Pittsboro, NC | 4.2 Wooded Acres

3,883 Sq Ft Under Roof | 3,089 Heated Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Main Floor Primary Suite

New Custom Homes For Sale North Carolina

Top trending features: Gorgeous curb appeal. Great layout. Wonderful kitchen. Craft room designed for work or play – in addition to a big bonus room!

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Sign in to see everything happening with the build of your Travars Built Home: Make selections. See progress. Browse photos. See allowances. Message your team. Your personal Co-Construct portal keeps everything organized and available to you, throughout your project.

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3. A larger shower in the master bathroom (and no tub)

Doing away with the tub isn’t for everyone – what do you prefer? One (larger) shower, or a “traditional” tub and shower combination?

Master Bathroom with No Tub | Custom House Plan

4. A bigger pantry with custom-height wood shelving, sink, microwave, and other personal touches

Modern Farmhouse Walk In Pantry
| Custom House Plans

5. A sun room or screen porch

North Carolina’s climate is great for sun rooms and screen porches that can be used year-round, especially when you add a cozy outdoor fireplace or outdoor kitchen!

6. A secret passage, secret pantry, or hideaway

Secret passageways can be tucked is so many places! Check out these ideas, with a secret door:

Under the staircase (leading from foyer to living room)
Between upstairs bedrooms
From the master closet and home office (using a Murphy bookcase door)
From the master closet to an expanded coat closet

Murphy Door Bookcase | Custom House Plan

Secrete Passage in Bedroom | Custom House Plans

Chatham County NC Custom Homes | Secret Passage in Closet

Secret Passage Under the Stairs | Custom House Plans

Build On Your Lot

Looking to build a custom home?

Whether you already own land — or are still exploring your options — Travars Built Homes can help you move forward with confidence.

We’re an award-winning custom builder with a strong local reputation, deep regional expertise, and a process built on trust, transparency, and personal involvement from the builder himself.

Custom Homebuilding, Made More Personal

At Travars Built Homes, custom doesn’t mean complicated. You’ll get:

Flexible Floor Plans – Choose from hundreds of plans you can personalize, or bring your own.
Upfront Build Packages – We provide detailed pricing based on your land, selected plan, and design preferences.
Builder-Led Communication – You’ll meet directly with our builder — and always know where things stand.
A Local Approach – With deep experience in Chatham, Alamance, Orange, Wake, and neighboring counties, we understand how to navigate site conditions, permits, and local requirements. Whether you already have land or are still looking, we offer guidance at every step — from reviewing site readiness to helping you evaluate potential property.

Let’s Build Where You Want to Live

We build across Central North Carolina — in established neighborhoods, rural acreage, small communities, and private family land. Wherever you want to live, we’re here to help you create a home that reflects your lifestyle and vision.

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Every Travars Built Home starts with collaboration

Consider choices for cost effective floor plans that fit your lifestyle and budget.
Modify your layout to add multi-gen, accessible, or other custom changes.
Build your new home with high quality materials, craftsmanship, and a passion for home building.
Access turnkey services for the build of your home including permitting, site work, septic, well, and construction on your lot.
Choose between a wide array of options and upgrades. You will go over all options during design sessions with knowledgeable experts and local vendors. These vendors will help provide guidance for your selections.
Experience transparency on the timeframe to build your home. The construction start date determines the typical timeframe to build. The timeframe will depend on the size and type of home and the location of the build.
Receive an in-depth quote based on your specific location. The depth of detail included in your quote will help you know what to expect across the entire build process.

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How to finance your new home

Travars Built Homes offers choices for your custom home financing.

Custom homes built on your lot require construction to perm financing. Our Preferred Lenders offer competitive rates and a variety of programs for you to choose from, including:

One or two time close options
Low down payments
And interest only payments during the construction phase

If you already own a lot, your lender will talk with you about how that can impact your construction loan.

If you are purchasing a lot for your home, the lender will talk with you about options, including wrapping the lot purchase into the construction to perm loan, with one transaction going forward.

And our three-step pre-build process enables you to know important information about land you are considering purchasing, and how site specific requirements can impact your bottom line.

Contact us for more details about your down payment, the lending process, custom home financing, and building on your lot:

Based in Chatham County, North Carolina Travars Built Homes builders bring decades of award winning experience to custom home building. learn what TBH has to offer, including direct communication with your builder team, pricing reliability, and third party certified energy efficiency.

Custom Home Pricing

How much does it cost to build a custom home on your lot?

It depends on your parcel, your plan, and your preferences. At Travars Built Homes, pricing is transparent, builder-led, and tailored to your vision — starting with a detailed turnkey quote that includes typical site work like well, septic, clearing, and more.

How Do I Get Pricing?

Have a plan in mind? Send it to us.

Still exploring? Tell us what you want in your home — and your build budget. We’ll suggest floor plans that can align with your goals.

Your initial consultation includes in depth information for a complete build package. Your turnkey quote will include the build, typical site work allowances, and custom flexibilities. After a homesite evaluation with the builder, we’ll add site-specific considerations.

What Makes Travars Built Different?

Customizable Floor Plans – Browse our extensive online catalog, bring your own, or describe your wish list. We can customize nearly any plan — with in-house design support.
Beyond-Standard Features – Hardwood floors, premium cabinetry, extensive stone surfaces, energy efficiency, and more are already built in — with a “forever home” mentality.
Transparent Pricing – Your custom home quote is turnkey, with detailed specifications, generous customization choices, and transparent allowances — to help you make informed decisions.

What Impacts Custom Build Costs?

Every custom home is a unique project, shaped by your choices and your land. Total build costs can be further influenced by:

Architectural Design – Porches, rooflines, footprint and layout all play a role in the complexity of your build.
Selections & Finishes – The depth of detail in your quote will reflect what’s special about our upscale “standards.” Our design/build capability can further enhance the possibilities — such as expanded outdoor living areas, additional built-ins, or luxury elements.
Lot Conditions – Well, septic, slope, tree clearing, and driveway length are just the start of what we take into consideration as we evaluate your homesite together.
Permitting & Local Impact Fees – These vary by county and are factored into your site-specific estimate

You’ll work one-on-one with the builder — for guidance you can trust and decisions you can feel confident about.

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Browse new home photo tours by TBH, and search for floor plans by sq ft, beds, baths, plan type, and special features in our gallery.

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Custom Home Builder Awards: Travars Built Homes wins Gold in the Chatham County Parade of Homes

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Home offices are now a top request in custom home floor plans

Plans with Home Offices Located Near the Kitchen

Offices Located Near the Foyer

Offices Located Near (or in) the Primary Suite

Have any questions?

Get home design ideas here – and see why every Travars Built Home is decidedly different. Our approach to custom building provides the flexibility to create your forever home the way you want it.

Hand-Crafted Kitchens with Custom Home Design Ideas

Living Rooms with Fireplaces, Built-In Bookcases, and Ceiling Beams

Custom Tile Showers

Custom Home Design Ideas: Formal Dining Rooms

Work From Home Offices

Drop Zone Built In Storage Units for Custom Home Design Ideas

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MOVE IN READY. IN PROGRESS. COMING SOON.

Read more about new custom homes for sale in Pittsboro’s new Fox Oak neighborhood

Bristol Walk at Big Bear – COMING SOON NEAR JORDAN LAKE

35 Big Bear Rd, Pittsboro, NC | 2.5 Wooded Acres | $1,394,000

4626 Sq Ft Under Roof | 3568 Heated Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 4 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite & Guest Suite, 3 Car Garage

Ruskin Place at Fox Oak

Fox Oak Lot 4, Pittsboro, NC | 4+ Wooded Acres | $1,427,000

5979 Sq Ft Under Roof | 4328 Heated Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 5 Baths | Main Floor Primary and Guest Suites

Chatham Farmhouse at Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd

5491 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd, Siler City | 1.9 Wooded Acres | $747,000

3067 Sq Ft Under Roof | 2438 Heated Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | Main Floor Primary and Guest Suites

Carolina Cottage at Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd – Under Construction

5545 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd, Siler City, NC | 1.51 Wooded Acres | $752,000

3,272 Sq Ft Under Roof | 2,405 Heated Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Main Floor Primary Suite

Top trending features: Wonderful gathering spaces with chef kitchen as focal point.

Chandler Trace at Hamlets Chapel – COMING SOON

4025 Hamlets Chapel Rd, Pittsboro, NC | 1.5 Wooded Acres | $980,000

3,793 Sq Ft Under Roof | 2,770 Heated Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 4 Baths | Main Floor Guest Suite & Owners Suite

Top trending features: Three car garage. Guest suite on main floor, plus Princess Suite with private bath and walk in closet. Includes both a Media Room and a Bonus Room.

Teesdale at Henderson Tanyard –

SOLD

Pittsboro, NC | 5.9 Wooded Acres

3,992 Sq Ft Under Roof | 3,188 Heated Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 4 Baths | Main Floor Primary Suite & Guest Suite

Top trending features: Private entrance to laundry room from first floor primary suite. Guest suite on main floor. All bedrooms ensuite. Spacious open living with extended height ceilings.

Riverstone at Fox Oak, lot 5 –

SOLD

Pittsboro, NC | 4.2 Wooded Acres

3,883 Sq Ft Under Roof | 3,089 Heated Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Main Floor Primary Suite

Top trending features: Gorgeous curb appeal. Great layout. Wonderful kitchen. Craft room designed for work or play – in addition to a big bonus room!

1. An open kitchen layout with large islands, built-ins, and window walls

2. Separated personal space with multi-gen, mother-in-law, or dual master layouts and amenities

Want to learn more about building a new home in Chatham County, North Carolina? Get started here:

3. A larger shower in the master bathroom (and no tub)

4. A bigger pantry with custom-height wood shelving, sink, microwave, and other personal touches

5. A sun room or screen porch

6. A secret passage, secret pantry, or hideaway

Looking to build a custom home?

Custom Homebuilding, Made More Personal

Let’s Build Where You Want to Live

Every Travars Built Home starts with collaboration

Contact us to find out more about what it takes to build your new home.

Contact us to find out more about what it takes to build your new home.

Travars Built Homes offers choices for your custom home financing.

How much does it cost to build a custom home on your lot?

How Do I Get Pricing?

What Makes Travars Built Different?

What Impacts Custom Build Costs?

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