Amherst

2686 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 2.5-3.5 Baths | One Story Home | 3 Beds + Office + Bonus

The Amherst is a striking modern farmhouse with balanced symmetry, board-and-batten siding, and metal roof accents that create bold curb appeal. This one-story layout offers two separate bedroom wings, a vaulted great room, a spacious laundry, and an additional study for work or hobbies, complemented by expansive front and rear porches for outdoor living.

Upstairs, a large bonus room provides even more flexibility.

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    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.

    This home can be built on your lot with floor plan modifications, design selections, and site-specific considerations to make it truly yours. Travars Built Homes proudly serves Chatham, Alamance, Durham, Orange, Wake, and other surrounding counties—offering a trusted, builder-direct approach from lot walk to final detail.  

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


    Buxton Grove

    3126 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 2.5-3.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

    Buxton Grove blends Craftsman charm with cottage elegance for striking curb appeal. The exterior features a mix of stone and horizontal siding, complemented by board and batten gables, decorative trusswork, bold trim details, and shuttered windows. A wide front porch with stately columns sets a welcoming tone and adds depth to the home’s inviting elevation.

    Inside, the thoughtfully designed layout includes three main-floor bedrooms, a separate office, and a spacious great room with 12-foot ceilings. The kitchen is anchored by a huge walk-in pantry, and the oversized vaulted rear porch offers seamless indoor-outdoor living. The garage includes extra space for storage or a workshop.

    Upstairs, a large bonus room provides flexible living or recreational space, with the option to add a full or half bath.

    Love The Buxton Grove?  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.

      Travars Built Homes builds throughout 12 counties in central North Carolina—including Chatham, Durham, Wake, Lee, and Alamance—offering true customization, local expertise, and personal attention. Every home we build can be tailored to your lifestyle, land, and design priorities.

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


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        Saddlebrook Farmhouse

        2738 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | One Story

        Hillsborough Danbury Springs

        3020 Sq Ft | 4 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

        Fox Riverstone

        3055 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

        Amherst Fassinger

        2686 Sq Ft | 3-4 Beds | 2.5-3.5 Baths | One Story

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        Danbury Springs

        3020 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

        Chestnut Pointe

        3172 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

        Settlers Ridge

        4674 sq ft | 4-5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | Main Floor Primary Suite

        Avonmore

        2466 Sq Ft | 3-4 Beds | 2-3 Baths | One Story

        La Puente

        2525 Sq Ft | 3-4 Beds | 2 Baths | One Story

        Weston

        2850 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | Two Story

        Southern Farmhouse

        4158 Sq Ft | 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | One Story

        Teesdale

        3188 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 4 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

        Woodland

        2231 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | Two Story

        Longview

        2587 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

        Annecy

        2373 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

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        Noni Cottage

        1904 Sq Ft | 2 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

        Gold Winner for Chatham County Parade of Homes

        Grace

        3237-3637 Sq Ft | 4-5 Beds | 4 Baths | Two Story

        The Grace | Chatham County Multigenerational Plan

        Gregory

        4600 Sq Ft | 5 Beds | 4 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

        Westbrook

        3159 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

        East Haven

        3097 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | One Story

        Mulberry Farm

        2852 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | One Story

        Oliver

        2525 Sq Ft | 3 Beds | 2 Baths | One Story

        Applewood

        3319 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Main Floor Primary Suite

        Chapel Hill New Home Builder | New Homes Chapel Hill NC

        Ivy Ridge

        3204 Sq Ft | 5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

        Chatham Farmhouse

        2438 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

        Drifting Leaf

        2702 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

        White Farmhouse | Chatham County Local Home Builders

        Ginger Hill Forest

        2602 Sq Ft | 3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite | Basement

        Holly Fern

        2466 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

        Victoria

        3043 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | Two Story

        Bend

        2578 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | Two Story

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        3070 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Two Story

        Pamlico Sound

        2414 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

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        Wendell

        2390 Sq Ft | 3 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

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        Abbie

        2702 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

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        Cooper

        2758 Sq Ft | 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

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        Rodanthe

        2328 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

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        Rodanthe B

        2328 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

        River Bluff

        2381 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

        Inara

        3470 Sq Ft | 5 Beds | 4 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

        Greenfield Cottage

        1961 Sq Ft | 3 Beds | 2 Baths | One Story with Bonus Room

        Chestnut Lodge

        2590 Sq Ft | 3 Beds | 3 Baths | Two Story

        Fremont

        2309 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Two Story

        Quail Ridge

        2416 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | Two Story

        Davis

        1421 Sq Ft | 3 Beds | 2 Baths | One Story

        Bethel Farm

        2426 Sq Ft | 3-4 Beds | 2-3 Baths | One Story

        Tyrrell Place

        2466 Sq Ft | 3-4 Beds | 2-3 Baths | One Story

        Highland Point

        2731 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

        Holton Manor

        3365 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

        Amherst

        2686 Sq Ft | 3-4 Beds | 2.5-3.5 Baths | One Story

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        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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        We help families in Chatham, Durham, Orange, Wake, and beyond build homes they love through clear communication, thoughtful planning, and hands-on builder guidance from start to finish.


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