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Aster Park

2709 sq ft | 3 – 4 Beds | 2.5 – 3.5 Baths | One Story

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Features of the “Aster Park” plan include: 

  • Country Craftsman exterior with vaulted front porch, timber accents, brick, and board-and-batten detail
  • Expansive great room with open island kitchen and walk-in pantry with window
  • Split-bedroom layout with private owner’s suite, direct laundry access, drop zone, and covered rear porch
  • Optional upstairs bonus room with available bonus bath
  • Build on our lot or yours

Building with Strength and Integrity—One Home at a Time

Every photo here tells the story of a home built with care, transparency, and purpose. At Travars Built Homes, we don’t just build to plans—we build to fit your life.

Any design you see can be tailored, adjusted, or completely reimagined with your goals in mind. Let’s get started!

*Every home we build is unique. Images may reflect customized layouts, finishes, or features. Photographed homes may have been modified from the construction documents to comply with site conditions and/or builder or homeowner preferences. A full specifications package is available upon request.  Floorplans are copyright architect.

Becton Park

3006 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | Main Floor Master

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Features of the “Becton Park” plan include: 

  • Timeless modern farmhouse design with generous covered porches
  • Main floor primary suite plus private first-floor guest suite
  • Flexible formal dining room or home office
  • Oversized 3-car side-load garage (2 bays + carriage)

Building with Strength and Integrity—One Home at a Time

Every photo here tells the story of a home built with care, transparency, and purpose. At Travars Built Homes, we don’t just build to plans—we build to fit your life.

Any design you see can be tailored, adjusted, or completely reimagined with your goals in mind. Let’s get started!

*Every home we build is unique. Images may reflect customized layouts, finishes, or features. Photographed homes may have been modified from the construction documents to comply with site conditions and/or builder or homeowner preferences. A full specifications package is available upon request.  Floorplans are copyright architect.

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Comfortable Kitchens

These kitchens reflect a balance of craftsmanship, function, and personalization, with features such as:

  • Expansive center islands designed for gathering, prep, and everyday use.
  • Layered cabinetry and finish selections that create contrast, depth, and timeless appeal.
  • Integrated storage solutions, from walk-in pantries to built-in shelving, that support how the space is truly used.
  • Statement lighting and architectural details that anchor the kitchen as a natural focal point within the home.

Explore each kitchen design and let our gallery inspire ideas for a space that works beautifully and lives effortlessly.

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Building on Your Lot in an Established Neighborhood (Central NC)

If you already own or are under contract on a lot in a neighborhood, you’re not starting from scratch. You’re starting with a defined homesite that comes with its own parameters.

Across Chatham, Wake, Durham, Orange, and other area counties, we regularly build custom homes on neighborhood and subdivision lots—including golf community homesites, custom builder communities, and remaining lots in established neighborhoods.

These projects move differently than rural builds. With the right guidance early on, they can move more smoothly and efficiently.

What We Typically See on These Lots

Most neighborhood homesites we build on include:

  • Defined lot sizes (often under an acre)
    Existing streets, nearby homes, and additional established setbacks
  • HOA or architectural review requirements
  • A mix of utility setups (public water/sewer, water with septic systems, etc)

In many cases, the major variables are already known, which means the focus shifts to fitting the home well to the lot and navigating requirements upfront.

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Where Builder Experience Matters Most

Evaluating the Lot Before You Build

Not every plan works on every homesite.

We help you evaluate:

  • Buildable area based on setbacks
  • Lot width and depth
  • Slope, drainage, and grading approach
  • Driveway access and garage orientation

This helps drive your decisions around floor plan selection in alignment with your budget.

Working Within HOA and Neighborhood Guidelines

Many neighborhood lots include architectural requirements that influence:

  • Exterior materials and finishes
  • Rooflines and elevations
  • Minimum square footage
  • Garage placement

These are best addressed early, before finalizing your floor plan.

Coordinating Utilities and Site Details

Neighborhood lots often feel “ready,” but there are still important details to confirm.

Depending on the property, you may have:

  • Public water and sewer
    Public water with a septic system
  • Well and septic, or community well and community grinder pump sewer.

There can also be:

  • Tap or connection fees
  • Utility locations and tie-in requirements
    Septic placement constraints that affect the home footprint

We help sort through these early so everything aligns better before construction begins.

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Fitting the Right Home to the Lot

On a neighborhood homesite, the plan matters more than ever.

We guide clients toward:

  • Plans that fit within setbacks and lot dimensions
  • Layouts that make the most of available space
  • Garage configurations that work with the site
  • Designs that feel intentional within the neighborhood
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FAQs About Building on Your Lot in an Established Neighborhood

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If you already have a homesite in a neighborhood, or are preparing to close on one, we’re happy to walk through it with you and help you understand next steps.

Travars Built Homes builds across Chatham, Alamance, Durham, and Northern and Southern Orange, Wake, and other surrounding counties.

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Where We Build On Your Lot

Travars Built Homes builds custom homes on your lot across Central North Carolina, including Chatham, Durham, Orange, Wake, and Alamance counties. Whether you’re planning to build in Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Apex, or surrounding areas, we guide you through the process of turning your land into a finished home that fits how you want to live—with local experience in each of the areas below.

Whether you’re building on open land, a homesite just outside town, or property that’s being subdivided, our builder-led approach is designed to help you create a home that fits both your land and your lifestyle.

Chapel Hill & Orange County

Chapel Hill & Southern Orange County
Custom homes just outside town, including areas like White Cross, Jones Ferry Road, and toward the Haw River.

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Cedar Grove, Caldwell & Northern Orange County
Areas just north of Chapel Hill offer a mix of privacy, acreage, and proximity to town—often with more flexibility.

See more about building on your lot in Cedar Grove, Caldwell, and Northern Orange County.

Hillsborough & Efland
Historic character, Riverwalk access, and homesites with more space in areas like Efland and Wilkerson Acres.

See more about building on your lot in Hillsborough.

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Durham & Northern Triangle

Durham County
From infill opportunities to more private homesites in areas like Bahama, Rougemont, and Treyburn, Durham offers a wide range of settings for custom homes.

See more about building on your lot in Durham.

Lee County

Sanford & Deep River Area
An emerging area with accessible land, growing interest, and proximity to both Chatham County and the Triangle.

Chatham County & Jordan Lake Area

Pittsboro & Jordan Lake
A central hub for custom homes with strong growth, access to Jordan Lake, and a range of homesite options.

See more about building on your lot in Pittsboro.

Siler City, Silk Hope, & Crutchfield Crossroads
Rural settings with open land generally have a lower cost than Pittsboro, offering flexibility and long-term potential.

See more about building on your lot in Siler City.

Bonlee, Goldston, & Bear Creek
Quiet, low-density areas with room to spread out and opportunities for more intentional site planning.

See More about building on your lot in Bonlee, Goldston, and Bear Creek.

New Hill, Moncure, Apex, & Western Chatham
Areas connecting Chatham and Wake counties, offering a balance of accessibility and flexibility depending on location.

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Wake County

Southern Wake County (New Hill, Apex & Fuquay-Varina)
Areas along the Wake–Chatham line offer a mix of accessibility and land opportunities, particularly around New Hill and toward Apex and Fuquay-Varina. These locations provide a balance between proximity to Raleigh and the flexibility of building on your own land.

Alamance County & Western Areas

Mebane
A growing area between the Triangle and Triad, with a mix of in-town lots, open land, and homesites just outside town.

See more about building on your lot in Mebane.

Eli Whitney, Saxapahaw & Snow Camp
Rural communities with strong character, a connection to the Haw River, and homesites shaped by the surrounding landscape.

See more about building on your lot in Eli Whitney, Saxapahaw, and Snow Camp.

Building Across Central North Carolina

Travars Built Homes builds across Chatham, Alamance, Durham, Orange, Wake, and other surrounding counties.

The areas highlighted above represent where we build most often, based on land availability, project fit, and where many homeowners are choosing to build today.

If you have land—or are considering land—in a nearby area, we’re always glad to talk through the opportunity and help you evaluate next steps.

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Building on Your Lot—Wherever You Are

In many cases, the right homesite isn’t tied to a specific city—it’s about finding land that fits your goals.

We regularly build on:

  • Rural and acreage properties
  • Homesites just outside town limits
  • Land that is being subdivided for a new home
  • Lots within established communities

Each homesite is different, and our process is designed to help you evaluate both the land and the home together from the beginning.

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If you’re considering building anywhere in Central North Carolina, we’d be glad to talk through your location, your land, and your next steps.

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Building on Family Land in Central North Carolina

Building on family land is one of the most meaningful ways to create a home, combining a new space with a property that already has history, familiarity, and long-term value.

At Travars Built Homes, we regularly work with homeowners planning to build on land owned by parents, relatives, or long-held property. In many cases, that means creating a new homesite through subdivision before construction even begins.

Our role often starts earlier than most people expect, helping you think through how the land and the home should work together from the beginning.

What Does It Mean to Build on Family Land?

Building on family land typically involves using an existing parcel to create a new homesite.

That may include:

  • Dividing a larger property into one or more lots
  • Placing a home on a portion of land while retaining the remainder
  • Planning multiple homes over time on the same property

Each situation is different, but in most cases, the success of the project depends on decisions made before final plats are completed.

Planning Before the Land Is Divided

One of the most common challenges with family land is that subdivision decisions are made without fully considering the home that will eventually be built.

In practice, it’s often helpful to have a tentative floor plan much earlier in the process. The layout and footprint of the home influence how the land should be divided, affecting everything from driveway placement to usable yard space.

We often step in early to help evaluate:

  • Driveway placement and access from the road
  • Topography and slope (how the home will sit on the land)
  • Drainage and water flow across the property
  • Septic and well locations, where applicable
  • Orientation for natural light and outdoor living
  • How the home footprint fits within each proposed homesite

By thinking through both the land and the home together, the final layout is more intentional and avoids constraints later.

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Designing the Home Alongside the Land

Rather than waiting until after subdivision is complete, we often begin with a working floor plan early in the process.

This doesn’t lock anything in, but it provides a practical framework for:

  • Understanding how much space the home needs
  • Positioning the home correctly on the lot
  • Planning outdoor living areas
  • Allowing for driveways, grading, and utilities
  • Preserving flexibility for future use of the property

As the land plan and home plan evolve together, both become better aligned and the end result feels more intentional.

Why Early Builder Involvement Matters

By the time a plat is finalized, many key decisions are already locked in.

That’s why we often work with homeowners before subdivision is complete, helping align:

  • The land layout
  • The homesite location
  • The home footprint and layout

This approach helps avoid common issues like:

  • Driveways that don’t align well with the home
  • Limited buildable area due to setbacks or slope
  • Missed opportunities for better orientation or privacy

It also leads to a home that feels like it belongs on the land.

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Field and Fence. Photo by Des Blenkinsopp, CC BY-SA 2.0

Common Situations We See

Building on family land can take many forms. Some of the most common include:

  • Creating a new homesite on a larger property
  • Dividing land for multiple future homes
  • Building near an existing home while maintaining separation
  • Planning a long-term layout for how the property may change over time

Each of these requires slightly different considerations, but the process always starts with understanding the land first.

What to Consider Before You Start

If you’re planning to build on family land, it’s helpful to think through a few key questions early:

  • How will the property be divided?
  • Where should the home be located on the land?
  • What access points make the most sense?
  • Are utilities already available, or will they need to be added?
  • How might the property be used in the future?

Answering these questions early can save time, reduce redesign, and lead to a better overall result.

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Our Approach

Travars Built Homes offers a builder-led process designed to guide you through both the land and the home.

  • Early input before subdivision is finalized
  • Practical guidance on site planning and layout
  • Working floor plans used to inform land decisions
  • Flexible plan customization
  • Clear communication throughout the process

Our goal is to help you make informed decisions early so the home, the land, and the overall plan all work together.

FAQs About Building on Family Land

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If you’re considering building on family land, we’d be glad to walk through the property with you and help you think through the next steps.

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Homey Front Porches

These inviting front porches are designed to enhance everyday living and create a warm connection between the home and the outdoors, featuring:

  • Covered porches that offer shade, comfort, and year-round enjoyment
  • Spacious layouts suited for seating, casual conversations, or quiet moments
  • Thoughtfully detailed designs that add character while supporting daily use
  • Flexible porch spaces that adapt to relaxing, entertaining, or simply watching the world go by

Explore these front porch ideas to find inspiration for welcoming, well-designed spaces that elevate curb appeal while supporting everyday life and moments of rest.

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Elegant Secondary Baths

These thoughtfully designed secondary bathrooms are created to support daily routines with comfort and efficiency, featuring:

  • Well-planned layouts that balance function and ease of use
  • Durable finishes selected to stand up to everyday wear
  • Smart storage solutions that keep essentials organized and within reach
  • Flexible designs that adapt to changing needs over time

Explore these secondary bathroom ideas to find inspiration for practical, well-designed spaces that support everyday life without sacrificing style.

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Grand Pantries

These well-planned pantry spaces are designed to bring order and efficiency to everyday routines, featuring:

  • Generous storage layouts that keep essentials organized and easy to access
  • Thoughtfully arranged shelving that supports both daily use and bulk storage
  • Flexible designs that accommodate everything from dry goods to small appliances
  • Functional layouts that adapt as household needs and cooking habits evolve

Explore these pantry ideas to find inspiration for practical, well-designed spaces that support everyday life while keeping the kitchen running smoothly.

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Inviting Informal Dining/Breakfast Rooms

These informal dining and breakfast spaces reflect thoughtful planning and everyday livability, with features such as:

  • Light-filled layouts designed to make daily meals feel open and unhurried.
  • Integrated built-ins and window seating that balance comfort with intentional design.
  • Seamless connection to kitchens and outdoor views—supporting natural flow throughout the home.
  • Distinctive lighting and architectural details that create warmth without formality.

Explore each space and let our gallery inspire ideas for casual gathering areas that elevate daily living.

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