Customer Reviews

What Homeowners Are Saying About Travars Built Homes

A foundation of trust in your custom build experience is as important as the new home we build together. From first conversation to long after move-in, we work closely with you to create your home the way we envision it together. Scroll through shout outs below that portray why so many Triangle area buyers and agents choose Travars Built Homes.

What It’s Like to Build With Travars Built Homes:

We had a great experience with Travars Builders. We found a house they had already started but we were able to pick almost all of the fixtures, cabinets, flooring and colors because it was so early in the building process. We were able to add custom built in cabinets and add a porch all for reasonable costs. The team was responsive to all of our many questions during the build. We have been in the house for over a year now and have had no issues at all and no complaints. Phil Travars has been 100% responsive to our calls and questions even after the one year warranty period ended.

– Allison Grimm, Chatham County

Purchasing our home from Travars Built Homes has been one of the best decisions we’ve made—especially during such a significant transition as retiring from the military. It’s a stressful time, full of unknowns, but Travars made the homebuying process seamless and reassuring.

Their professionalism and attention to detail are qualities we came to value deeply during our military service, and it was a relief—and a pleasure—to experience the same high standards in the civilian sector. From day one, the team was transparent, responsive, and genuinely committed to making our retirement home everything we hoped it would be.

Now that we’re settled, we’re grateful not just for the quality of the home itself, but for the integrity of the people who built it. Travars Home Builders doesn’t just build houses—they build trust, stability, and peace of mind. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone, especially fellow military families preparing for their next chapter.

– William Wood, Chatham County

It’s been an honoring working with Travers Built for several years now and as a Real Estate Agent I have seen many families ecstatic with the service they receive, and most importantly at the completion of their dream home. Attention to detail and communication is where they excel! …. I have NEVER seen a finished Travars Built possessing less than A+ craftsmanship and charm. My advice to anyone looking for a full custom home building experience start by having a conversation with Travars built they’ll show you how they are one of a kind! Thanks TBH.

– James Ivey, Wake County

Our realtor introduced us to Lara Travars from Travars Built Homes almost 3 years ago. We had long range plans to build our retirement home as soon as our youngest was off to college. She showed us a few houses that were under construction so we could see what to expect during the building process. Even though she knew we were not ready to sign a contract, she spent a lot of time with us to answer questions. We ended up selling our house and moving into a rental until our son graduated, so we were able to start the process a lot earlier than anticipated. Lara understood exactly what we wanted, and she was able to find the perfect house plan to fit our budget. 

The hard part came when looking for land. We met Andrew Travars for the first time when he came to walk a piece of property with us. It was a scary process that was made easier with guidance from Lara and Andrew. A few months later, we were set to meet Andrew out at another piece of property when our agent sent us a new listing. It was exactly what we were looking for. Andrew met us out there and confirmed that the property would work for our build. From that moment on, we felt so supported in every part of the process. 

Travars is a family business…a family that builds beautiful custom homes. Andrew, Phil, Lara, Kelly, Keri, and Spencer all had a hand in bringing our dream to fruition. From the structural changes we made (opening up a ceiling, expanding our pantry, adding a larger drop zone, moving an opening to another wall, etc.), to all of the wonderful custom features that we had to choose from, to the carpentry work, everything was exactly how we wanted it. All of the vendors that we worked with were amazing, and extremely helpful. We had access to an app called Buildertrend where updates were posted and selections were confirmed. They kept us informed throughout the entire process, and the final result was better than we could have ever hoped for. We moved in 4 months ago, and we couldn’t be happier with our new home. We would highly recommend Travars Built Homes to anyone looking to build their own custom home.

– J Mooney, Chatham County

We have been in our home for 2 years now and are still in awe of the quality of the build of our home by Travars. The entire build process was pretty smooth and painless. They provided a portal which made it very easy to select options, and approve them so that everything was easy to follow. It also provided a one stop place to get updated. Throughout the build they utilized a calendar as to what was scheduled and if anything was needed from the homeowner.

As mentioned above, The quality of the build is exceptional. We built our previous home with a large builder and the amount of quality issues we had after a few months or year were significant. After a year in this home, there were only a very few minor things to fix and nothing out of the ordinary and two years later more of the same. Further, they have always been available to help or guide us to solutions.

On top of all the things listed above, they are also a small family business. It feels good to support local, especially when they put out a much better product than the bigger builders in the area. If you need a custom built home, look no further than Travars Built Homes!

– Rob G, Wake County

I highly recommend Travars Built Homes for your custom home build needs. Their expertise and attention to detail are unmatched. The homes are of high quality and well built. Bonus that they’re a family run business!

– Anne Houser, Wake County

We recently had the pleasure of working with Travars to build our custom home, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. Despite being out of town and only able to meet in person a few times, Travars made the entire process seamless and stress-free.

Communication was clear and consistent, and they were always quick to respond to our questions and concerns. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship truly exceeded our expectations. We felt involved and informed every step of the way, which gave us great peace of mind given the distance.

The end result is a beautifully crafted home that reflects our vision perfectly. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and would highly recommend Travars to anyone looking to build their dream home. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication to client satisfaction are second to none.

– Scott Diestler, Chatham County

We are quite pleased with our Travars Built home. We experienced all construction stages from start to finish. We provided the lot; the Travars built our home. They were all quite pleasant to work with and the process was well organized. We were included in all phases and they readily sought our input. There is no doubt they are good at their craft. We now live in a well-built home. If we were to build again… we’d choose Travars Built Homes.

– Robert Cochran, Chatham County

My husband and I had searched for home builders for awhile and we were unsuccessful in finding one that would build in our square footage or the reviews were questionable/negative. I stumbled upon Travars Built Homes and found only positive feedback. We met and from the beginning the process was nothing short of amazing. We decided to contract with them and it was the best decision ever! From the beginning, the transparency with all building aspects was great. You are apprised of all costs and timing expectations. Their attention to details is wonderful; even down to the building site. The site is kept clean of all debris at all times which is usually not the case. This is another example of the respect they show to their clients and to their commitment of quality craftmanship. They are communicative and helpful in making the best decisions for your build not only during the building process but after. We moved in during June 2024 and could not be happier with our new home!

If you are looking to custom build, we highly recommend Travars. This company will produce a high quality and well-built home that you will completely be happy with; we couldn’t be happier with our new home!!

– Sherri and Rodney Bass, Durham County

Highly recommend Travars Built Homes if you are looking for a custom home builder. From start to finish, they do a great job and have incredible attention to detail. They walk you through every step of the build and ensure your home lives up to your expectations. We had our home inspected about 6 months after we moved in by a third-party inspector (not affiliated with Travars) who inspects hundreds of new builds in the Triangle area and they said it was very well constructed home, no corners were cut with high grade finishes. Building a home is a serious commitment of time, energy, and money and Travars Built Homes makes it all worth it.

– Nate LeFave, Durham County

Everyone should have a home built at least once in their lives. It is a trial of one’s patience. Travars Built Home will help everyone with that! Working with the county, working with subs, problems like weather, permitting, unforeseen issues – they did a great job for us with our custom house. We could not be happier having them as our builder and so satisfied with the work. Travars Built Home does a great job building a great home for you.

– Phil Benz, Chatham County

We’ve been in our custom built home for just over 30 days, and we can’t thank this amazing family business for helping to make our dreams come to life in a beautiful farmhouse-style home. From the very start, Travars Built Homes took time to learn about our family and dreams for a custom built home in rural Chatham County. We found an initial floorplan we liked and made a number of major changes including addition of a dog room, expanding the width of the entire house, converting the garage to a large game room, and even creating roof access customized creativity to make hanging Christmas lights a much safer and fun. As the build progressed, the team customized the interior options to meet our hopes on so many levels. This included built-ins and custom closet designs, cabinet and countertop configurations, and even a custom barn-door bookcase to store photo albums in our reading room…it looks absolutely amazing. They also built a large deck and custom ramp for our dog to access the back yard. Our dog loves it, and so do we.

The Travars team gave us suggestions throughout the build to help us transition our conceptual dreams into practical solutions that actually work for daily living. As with any complex process, there are so many details that the team simplifies with continuous updates and proactive planning that allowed us to make decisions to meet our budget. We have now lived in our new home for over a month, we love it. Travars has truly exceeded our expectations on the quality of our home. In particular, the framing, custom built-ins, the spacious rear deck, a kitty cubby in one of our closets, sound-proofing the home office, and even installing our Starlink dish.

Truly, we can’t think Travars Built Homes enough for building our forever home.

– Stephen Ferguson, Chatham County

In our home search, we found a Travars Built home under construction that met most of our criteria. Because we were looking for specific living spaces that were not in the original plan, the Travars team worked with us on several modifications/additions and completed our dream home. We have been in our home for just over a year and are so impressed with the custom features and quality of the build. Any issues we have had were minor and taken care of promptly. The quality of the construction is outstanding and the Travars team has been just as outstanding. We highly recommend Travars Built Homes!

– Tom Fiacco, Chatham County

We recently built our home with Travars Built Homes. It was such a pleasure to work with the Travars Built Homes team. From the finding land, to getting the keys, they were in our corner every step of the way to help us make our dream home a reality. Even though we had a complicated build due to our location, the project stayed on track and we were in our home in the time they projected. We’ve been in our home nearly a year now and the quality of the finishings is unmatched. The Travars Built Homes team considered all of the details–form and function. Our home is energy efficient and unbelievably beautiful. We give them the highest rating and then some for delivering such a breathtaking product and service.

– Emily Williams, Chatham County

Ready to Start Your Own Homebuilding Journey?

It’s heart warming to see how much our homeowners value the dedication, craftsmanship, and care we put into every build. The impressions they have shared reflect our goal of bringing integrity, teamwork, and commitment to each client’s custom home experience.

We’re here when you’re ready to take the next step. Whether you have land, a plan, or just an idea—we’d love to hear what you’re envisioning. Let’s explore how we can build something extraordinary together.

    Browse Floor Plans to get inspired by what’s possible.

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    Our Builders

    Built on Trust. Designed with Care.

    Phil and Andrew Travars are builder brothers who have spent decades perfecting the craft of custom home building. With deep roots in central North Carolina and a hands-on approach to every home they build, Travars Built Homes offers an unmatched level of expertise, personal attention, and transparency throughout your homebuilding experience.

    Strength of Experts

    Phil and Andrew, each named “Top 40 under 40” nationwide in the new home industry, bring complementary strengths to every project.

    • 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 is just as strong and well-crafted as what’s visible on the surface.
    • Andrew leads the architectural vision and client experience. He partners closely with each homebuyer to customize floor plans, evaluate build sites, and walk through design options that align with your lifestyle and goals.

    Together, they personally oversee every build phase—providing guidance, clarity, and confidence from the very first conversation.

    Hands-On and Client-Focused

    At Travars Built Homes, you work directly with the builders. Phil and Andrew are deeply involved from concept to completion—so you always have an expert by your side.

    • In-person planning meetings to understand your vision, preferences, and how you want your home to live and feel.
    • In-depth discussion at your homesite to evaluate layout, orientation, and the best way to take advantage of your land’s unique features.
    • Tailored floor plan modifications that reflect your lifestyle—guided by Andrew’s design insight and practical experience.
    • Multiple on-site walkthroughs with the builder as your home comes together, to give you visibility into the build process and opportunities to discuss the build in person as your home comes to life.
    • Clear, consistent communication, with a trusted build team.  The most frequent compliment we receive is “you make us feel confident and comfortable.”

    “The foundation of every home we build is trust—earned through expertise, personal commitment, and doing what we say we’ll do.”
    — Phil and Andrew Travars

    Incredible Custom Homes.  Local, Knowledgeable Roots.  Extraordinary Results.

    Travars Built Homes has a renowned reputation across central North Carolina for exceptional quality, integrity, and service. We build on your land extending into 12 counties, including Chatham, Wake, Orange, Lee, Alamance, and surrounding areas.

    Embark on Your Exceptional Custom Home Experience

    Whether you’re just starting to consider building or already have land and ideas in mind, we’d love to hear from you.
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    Fox Oak: New Pittsboro NC Custom Home Neighborhood

    FINAL OPPORTUNITY IN FOX OAK ON 4+ ACRES AT BACK OF CUL DE SAC

    All other homes in this intimate, luxury custom neighborhood have been sold and are in progress.

    Forsyth Knoll at Fox Oak – FINAL OPPORTUNITY IN FOX OAK!

    97 Fox Oak Trail, Pittsboro, NC | 4.2 Wooded Acres | $1,342,000

    5289 sq ft under roof | 4171 heated sq ft | 4 Beds | 5.5 Baths | Main Floor Primary Suite & Guest Suite

    Riverstone at Fox Oak, Lot 5 – UNDER CONTRACT

    98 Fox Oak Trail, Pittsboro, NC | 4.2 Wooded Acres

    3883 sq ft under roof | 3089 heated sq ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Main Floor Primary Suite

    Get a flyer and more information about available homes and opportunities:

      House Plan Search

      Our house plan search tool makes it easy to narrow down your favorite custom floor plans. Search by home size, beds, baths, types, and special features. We work with designs from many custom home architects, so let us know what you like about the homes you see here, and we will send even more from our database of favorites. Contact TBH to learn more about building one of these plans on your lot.

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      Amberway

      3983 sq ft | 5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | Two Story

      Ansonborough

      3066-3354 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | Main Floor Master

      Applewood C

      3442 sq ft | 4-5 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Main Floor Master

      Ashford Farm

      3033 sq ft | 4 Beds | 2 Full Baths | 2 Half Baths | One Story

      Astoria Mill

      3100-3360 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | One Story

      Avonlea

      2977-3247 sq ft | 4 Beds | 4 Baths | Main Floor Master

      Avonmore

      2466 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 2-3 Baths | One Story

      Baines

      2036 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 2 Baths | One Story

      Barkley

      2018 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 3 Baths | One Story

      Bassett

      1878-2400 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

      Becton Park

      4318 sq ft under roof | 3006 heated sq ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | Main Floor Primary Suite | First Floor Guest Suite

      Bellmoore

      4,251 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths | First Floor Primary and Guest | First Floor Media Room | 3-Car Garage

      Bishop

      3201 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | One Story

      Blackstone

      2953 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | One Story

      Blair Valley

      2911 sq ft | 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Blantons Trace

      2724 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | One Story

      Bluffton Way

      2669 sq ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Branston Farm

      1760 sq ft | 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Two Story

      Brant Point  

      2336 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Two Story

      Brentley B

      2618 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | Two Story

      Brookfield Walk

      3312 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Brookhaven

      2413-2665 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Bryson

      2672 sq ft | 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Buckingham

      2930 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Callicott

      3384-3649 sq ft | 5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | Two Story

      Carolina Cottage

      2405 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

      Carolina Farmhouse

      2950 sq ft | 3 Beds | 2+ Baths | One Story

      Carrboro

      1495 sq ft | 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Two Story

      Carroll

      2130-2170 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Cary

      2354 sq ft | 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | One Story

      Castle Rock

      2563 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 3 Baths | One Story

      Caulfield

      2565 sq ft | 4-5 Beds | 3-3.5 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Cedar Bluff

      3099 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Cedar Tree Hollow B

      2877 sq ft | 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | One Story

      Chatham Park

      3,103 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite | 3-Car Garage

      Chelsea Walk

      3361-3578 sq ft | 4-5 Beds | 4 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Chestnut Pointe

      3172 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Clarksburg

      1890 sq ft | 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Cobblestone Glen C

      2112 sq ft | 3-4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths | Two Story

      Colchester Farmhouse  

      3264 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Coles Crossing  

      3307 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Coopertown

      2137 sq ft | 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | One Story

      Cresswind

      1597 sq ft | 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Culbertson

      2485-2515 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Two Story

      Danbury Springs

      3020 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Easley

      2790 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | Main Floor Master

      Eastwood

      3949 sq ft | 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | Two Story

      Edenville

      3185 sq ft | 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | One Story

      Edgewater

      3,421 to 4,137 sq ft | 4-6 Beds | 4.5-5.5 Baths | First Floor Guest Suite | Optional Third Floor

      Edinburg

      3621-3921 sq ft | 5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | Two Story

      Elk Tree Farm B

      2219 sq ft | 3 Beds | 2 Baths | One Story

      Embry Hills

      2908 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | First Floor Owners Suite

      Forsyth Knoll

      4,171 sq ft | 4-5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite and Guest Suite | 3.5 Car Garage

      Fox Oak: New Pittsboro NC Custom Home Neighborhood

      FINAL OPPORTUNITY IN FOX OAK ON 4+ ACRES AT BACK OF CUL DE SAC All…

      Fremont

      2309 sq ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Two Story

      Gardner

      1941 sq ft | 3 Beds | 2 Baths | One Story

      Gaston

      2432 sq ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | One Story

      Gatelyn

      4583 sq ft | 5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | One Story

      Glenside

      2503 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 2-3 Baths | One Story

      Glenvale

      1593 sq ft | 3 Beds | 2 Baths | One Story

      Golden Valley

      2146 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | One Story

      Governors Square

      3,025 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | Main Floor Primary Suite

      Grace

      3237-3637 sq ft | 4-5 Beds | 4 Baths | Two Story

      Grant Park

      2533 sq ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Two Story

      Gray Falls

      2146 sq ft | 4 Beds | 2.5-3.5 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Grayson Cottage

      2941 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | Main Floor Primary

      Grovetown A

      2066 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Grovetown B

      2291 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Haddington

      2516 sq ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary

      Hampton Mill

      3212 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | One Story | 2 Car Garage | Modern Craftsman House Plan

      Hargrove Farm

      2783 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite | Modern Farmhouse

      Harpers Ferry

      3796 sq ft | 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

      Harpswell

      1889 sq ft | 4 Beds | 2 Baths | One Story Modern Farmhouse

      Hartsville

      2165-2405 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

      Hatteras

      1846 sq ft | 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Two Story

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        Brick Fireplace Built Ins | Mebane NC New Homes

        7 Fireplaces for NC New Homes

        Make winter days cozy with the inviting warmth and ambient glow of flickering flames in your custom home fireplace.

        The type of fireplace you choose (gas or woodburning), style of surround (slate, brick, stone, marble, tile, or other material), and mantle can make your fireplace the focal point of the room — whether it’s in the great room, master bedroom and/or bath, keeping room, rec room, screen porch, or anywhere else.

        Here are 7 fireplace design ideas for your North Carolina new home:

        Fireplace Idea #1: Brick character

        The solid character of brick is a popular choice for fireplace surrounds in NC new homes. It has a hint of outdoor living and adds color. See how it pulls together this shiplap and wood.

        Brick Fireplace Built Ins | Mebane NC New Homes

        Fireplace Idea #2: Stone tradition

        The tradition of stone can add a feeling of comfort and strength in your fireplace surround. See how amazing it looks surrounded by lanterns, beams and natural light.

        Chatham County New Homes | Beam Ceiling

        Fireplace Idea #3: Soft tile

        Soft tile like this NC custom home fireplace surround is designed to blend with the grey walls around it. Dark blue ship lap above, ceiling fan and lots of windows around the fireplace make this corner of the home very appealing.

        Durham Custom Home Builder | Fireplace Ideas

        Fireplace Idea #4: Two-sided brick

        Two-sided brick for a see-through fireplace emphasizes the importance of this custom home’s central point. The towering floor to ceiling structure provides a feeling of warmth to the entire living area, across several rooms.

        Chatham County NC Custom Homes | Two Sided Fireplace

        Fireplace Idea #5: Slate surround

        The simplicity of a slate surround goes well with today’s emphasis on clean, straight-forward designs. It adds to the black and white look you see in this NC new home, that is extremely well received.

        Fireplace Idea #6: Built in bookcases and cubbies

        The classic personality and functionality of cubbies and bookcases surrounding the fireplace is still a highly sought after look. Ever popular shiplap adds to the theme you see here that’s punched up by the grey tile you see in this NC custom home.

        Chapel Hill Modern Farmhouse | Living Room Built Ins

        Fireplace Idea #7: Wood tones

        This custom NC home punctuates the light and airy feel of lots of open space, natural light, cubbies and cupboards by pulling out hardwood tones in this stone fireplace surround and flagstone hearth.

        Let us know what look you like best. Find other fireplace photos you’d like to emulate in your new home build? Bring them to your custom home consultation meeting with Travars Built Homes.

        Homes without a fireplace: When is it better to leave out the fireplace?

        Not every floor plan offers a fireplace. Travars Built Homes can add a fireplace to your plan. Or we can build your home without one.

        Cost: Perhaps you would rather use the cost for a fireplace on something else in your home, like a chef’s kitchen.

        Lifestyle: You may want to use fireplace space for something else inside your home, like a wall full of cubbies or large entertainment center.

        Ask your build on your lot general contractor what’s possible in your plan.

        Wendell North Carolina New Homes

        Talk with the NC custom home builders at Travars Built Homes about what it takes to build in more options. Get started:

        New Custom Homes For Sale

        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.

        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

        New Custom Homes For Sale Pittsboro NC

        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 –

        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!



        New Custom Homes For Sale
        Modern Farmhouse | Chatham County New Homes

        How to Modify a Floor Plan

        Looking for a builder who can change your floor plan

        See 3 examples of how Travars Built Homes can modify the Blufton Way, a floor plan by Frank Betz, with some popular floor plan characteristics. Ask us for more information about design-build custom homes in Durham, NC.

        Option 1: Looking for ways to open your floor plan? Create a vaulted ceiling in the family room.

        How to Modify a Floor Plan | Custom Homes Durham NC
        The Bluffton Way floor plan by Frank Betz.

        The Bluffton Way is an open floor plan with 2669 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a main floor master, huge kitchen, and open family room.

        The modification you see in the rendition above indicates the possibility of going from a flat 12′ ceiling to a vaulted 18′ ceiling with a open rail overlook.

        Adding ceiling beams to the family room vault ceiling can provide even more eye appeal and personality.

        Chatham County New Homes | Beam Ceiling

        Option 2: Need another garage stall for a shop, hobby area, or third car – but don’t want to change the front exterior of your floor plan? Consider a carriage garage.

        How to Modify a Floor Plan | Custom Homes Durham NC

        The Bluffton Way floor plan by Frank Betz.

        What is a Carriage Garage?

        A carriage style garage floor plan has a third stall set to the side, apart from the main garage. (Attaching a traditional third stall to the existing garage would push the front elevation out another 10-14 feet.)

        Option 3: Need a spacious place to gather? Add a cost effective bonus room, game room, theater, kids playroom, homeschool, or flex room.

        How to Modify a Floor Plan | Custom Homes Durham NC
        The Bluffton Way floor plan by Frank Betz.

        One of the most cost effective ways to add square footage to your floor plan is to eliminate the 2 story great room and add a huge bonus room above it. The ceiling in the great room can still feel spacious – simply add a few steps into the bonus room to keep your 11’+ ceiling height.

        Chapel Hill Modern Farmhouse | Bonus Room

        Get information about building a custom home with Travars Built Homes – including more ways to modify your plan in Durham, NC.

        Modern Farmhouse | Chatham County NC New Homes

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        Start here to explore new home floor plans with our house plan search tool to find plans based on:

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        How to modify custom house plans

        Our creative team can work with you to find the right plan, or modify custom house plans to include:


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

        Custom House Plans with Island Kitchen Open to Great Room

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

        See popular floor plans with a multi-generational layout.

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

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          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

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          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.

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          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.