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Why More Families Want Dual Owner’s Suites

At Travars Built Homes, we build custom homes for how families actually live—not just how floor plans look on paper. And lately, what families tell ...

THANK YOU, Chatham County!

Travars Built Homes has been named Best Builder of Chatham County 2025 by Chatham Magazine readers! This recognition means so much, coming from our home base in Chatham County ...

What Happens After Your Custom Home Is Completed?

Phil is the driving force behind day-to-day construction. With a sharp eye for detail and unwavering commitment to quality, he helps ensure everything behind the walls ...

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

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 ...
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Awards

Best Builder of Chatham County 2025

Travars Built Homes is honored to be named a Best Builder of Chatham 2025 by Chatham Magazine readers.

Based in Chatham County, one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions, we’re proud to build custom homes that reflect quality, craftsmanship, and care. From first conversations to final walkthroughs, our Builder Brothers’ hands-on approach helps ensure every detail is done right.

Learn more about why Travars Built Homes is recognized as a favorite custom home builder in Chatham County NC, our home base as we serve the greater Raleigh area.

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.


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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

Fox Riverstone

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

Amherst

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

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    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

    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

    Oliver

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

    Woodland

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

    Highland Point

    2731 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

    Saddlebrook Farmhouse

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

    Applewood

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

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    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

    Riverstone B

    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

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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.

    Practical Drop Zones and Closets

    These transitional and storage-rich spaces combine thoughtful architecture with smart organization, featuring: Explore these drop zone and closet ideas to find inspiration for functional, well-designed ...

    Luxurious Primary Suites

    These owner’s retreats emphasize comfort and tranquility, with features such as: Discover primary suite ideas that create a personal haven within your home. Click a ...

    Beautiful Dining Spaces

    These dining areas balance everyday function with elegance, with features such as: Explore dining spaces that make every meal feel inviting and memorable. Click a ...

    Cozy Fireplaces

    These fireplaces serve as both warmth and focal point, with features such as: Explore fireplace designs that bring comfort, atmosphere, and timeless style to your ...

    Ornate Showers

    These showers emphasize spa-like comfort and daily convenience, with features such as: Discover shower designs that blend luxury and practicality in every detail. Click a ...

    Relaxing Tubs

    These tubs transform bathrooms into retreats, with features such as: Explore tub inspirations that turn everyday moments into rejuvenating escapes. Click a photo to enlarge, ...

    Functional Laundry Rooms

    These laundry rooms combine utility and smart design, with features such as: Discover laundry room ideas that make household tasks more efficient and enjoyable. Click ...

    Distinctive Walls and Ceilings

    These walls and ceilings add character and depth to every room, with features such as: Explore ceiling treatments that elevate spaces with architectural interest and ...

    Relaxed Outdoor Living

    Our outdoor living spaces are crafted to extend the comfort of your home into the fresh air. Features include: Step into the gallery to see ...

    Spacious Great Rooms

    These great rooms showcase both comfort and character, designed to bring people together in bright, open spaces. Look for: Explore each great room and imagine ...

    Hand-Crafted Kitchens

    These kitchens highlight exceptional craftsmanship and personalized design, with features such as: Explore each kitchen layout and let our gallery spark ideas for the heart ...

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    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.

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    We build new custom homes in Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, and the surrounding region. Contact us to find out more about:

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