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Scandinavian Farmhouse Design Finds a Home in North Carolina

Scandinavian architectural design is a top custom home request in the Raleigh Triangle area – backed by stunning influence across the globe with clean lines, ...

What Should I Ask a Builder About Customizing My Home?

Let’s look at what “custom” really means — and how to bring your ideas to life. Custom isn’t just a word we use in homebuilding ...

Understanding Septic and Well Requirements When Building on Your Own Land in Orange County, NC

If you’re planning to build a home on your own land in Orange County, North Carolina—whether it’s in Efland, Cedar Grove, Hillsborough, or one of ...

What Should I Look for During a Pre-Drywall Walkthrough?

What’s hiding inside the walls? Everything! Let’s meet on site to take a look, when your build is underway. There’s a reason I get excited ...

Why the Scullery Pantry is a Must-Have Kitchen Feature in Today’s Custom Homes

See why scullery pantries are in high demand—and how four custom home plans bring this must-have feature to life Home design trends are evolving to ...

Stunning New Floor Plans for Your Custom Build

Just Released:  Three New Luxury Floor Plans Now Available in Our Online Catalog At Travars Built Homes, we believe your home should reflect your lifestyle, ...

Accent Colors: 5 Eye-Catching Design Features for Your Custom Home

In custom home design, a strategically chosen accent color can transform a room, creating focal points that elevate the overall aesthetic. At Travars Built Homes, ...

Studio Spaces and Family Suites: Versatile Living | On Your Lot Builder

When you’re building a custom home on your lot in Chatham, Lee, Alamance, or surrounding counties, having a dedicated space that adapts to your lifestyle ...

Popular Brick Selections for Custom Homes | Travars Built Homes

At Travars Built Homes, every detail matters. That’s why we guide our homeowners through thoughtful selections — like brick — that shape the timeless beauty ...

What Can Impact Where You Can Place Your Home on Land in Alamance County, NC?

Alamance County is one of the beautiful areas where Travars Built Homes builds custom homes on your land—and one of a dozen counties across central ...

What Homebuyers Really Want: Trends in Home Size for 2024

As custom home builders serving Pittsboro and the surrounding areas of Chatham County, Travars Built Homes pays close attention to what today’s homebuyers value most. ...

Built-In Bookcases: Custom Home Features with Character in Pittsboro and Chatham County, NC

If you’re building a custom home in Pittsboro or Chatham County, NC, built-in bookcases are a timeless feature that adds charm, storage, and functionality to your ...

Understanding Septic and Well Requirements When Building on Your Own Land in Chatham County, NC

Building a custom home on your own land in Chatham County, North Carolina offers incredible freedom and flexibility—but it also comes with important site development steps, especially ...

2025 Color Trends | Alabaster and the Seas | Chatham County Custom Homes

At Travars Built Homes, your trusted Chatham County, NC custom home builder, we know that every detail matters when creating a space that feels like home. The Longview ...

Best Floor Plans for Homeschooling Families

Homeschooling is more than a lifestyle—it’s a way to shape a home around education, creativity, and family time. If you’re a homeschooling family looking to ...

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 ...
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Contact us to find out what it takes to build a new custom home in Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, or the surrounding region:

    Home Plan Type:
    UnsureOne storyTwo StoryMain Floor Primary Suite

    Sq Ft:
    Unsure2000 - 25002500 - 30003000 - 4000+

    Build Budget:
    Unsure500 - 600K600 - 700K700 - 800K800 - 900K900K - Mil+

    Awards

    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.

    Custom Home Builder Awards
    Custom Home Builder Awards

    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 Tours

    What does “custom” mean to you?

    Let’s build that!

    These photos showcase the kind of truly custom results we create with homebuyers. From simple to spectacular, every home we create is shaped by listening, personalizing, and guiding you through a meaningful build experience. Take a look, find inspiration, and let’s connect.

    Chestnut Pointe

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

    Danbury Springs

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

    Avonmore

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

    Amherst

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

    Looking for guidance on cost effectiveness and customization? Get started with transparent custom home pricing

      Holton Manor

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

      Longview

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

      Teesdale

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

      Southern Farmhouse

      4158 Sq Ft | 3 Beds | 2.5 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

      East Haven

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

      Oliver

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

      Woodland

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

      Grace

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

      The Grace | Chatham County Multigenerational Plan

      Annecy

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

      Build a Custom Home with TBH

      Noni Cottage

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

      Gold Winner for Chatham County Parade of Homes

      Highland Point

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

      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

      Victoria

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

      Mulberry Farm

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

      Bethel Farm

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

      Drifting Leaf

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

      White Farmhouse | Chatham County Local Home Builders

      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

      Applewood

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

      Chapel Hill New Home Builder | New Homes Chapel Hill NC

      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

      Chestnut Lodge

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

      Bend

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

      Riverstone B

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

      Cooper

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

      NC Custom Home Photo Tours

      Wendell

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

      NC Custom Home Photo Tours

      Abbie

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

      NC Custom Home Photo Tours

      River Bluff

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

      Rodanthe

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

      NC Custom Home Photo Tours

      Rodanthe B

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

      Pamlico Sound

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

      NC Custom Home Photo Tours

      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

      Davis

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

      Fremont

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

      Quail Ridge

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

      Saddlebrook Farmhouse

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

      Tyrrell Place

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

      Contact us to find out what it takes to build a new custom home in Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, or the surrounding region:

        Home Plan Type:
        UnsureOne storyTwo StoryMain Floor Primary Suite

        Sq Ft:
        Unsure2000 - 25002500 - 30003000 - 4000+

        Build Budget:
        Unsure500 - 600K600 - 700K700 - 800K800 - 900K900K - Mil+

        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.

        Hand-Crafted Kitchens with Custom Home Design Ideas

        Modern Farmhouse | Chapel Hill Custom Home
        Custom Home Design Ideas

        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:

        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:

        Drop Zone Built In Storage Units for Custom Home Design Ideas

        Search for floor plan?

        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.

        Floor Plans

        We can help you find a house plan that fits your home site and lifestyle. Let us know which plans you like from our database, or if you’d like us to send even more options to think about.

        Search for floor plan?

        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.