THE PAPER A BY GARMAN HOMES Gold winner in Category 3: $525,000 $600,000 •L ocated in Weavers Grove • 1 ,619-square-foot home •3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms •C ozy bedrooms and living spaces evoke the charm of a familiar childhood home. •T he kitchen is bright and functional with white wood cabinets and a long island bar. •A n unseparated first-floor layout maximizes openness, perfect for entertaining and relaxation.
THE ELON BY TRADITION HOMES Silver winner in Category 1: $350,000 - $375,000 •L ocated in Townes at Oakwood Square •2 ,021-square-foot home •3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms •G ranite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry and a large island make for a spacious, modern kitchen. •T he owner’s suite features luxury vinyl plank flooring and a spainspired, tile surround walk-in shower. •T here’s plenty of versatile space thanks to a bonus room and second-floor loft.
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ZOË BY PRODUCTION CONSTRUCTION INC. Silver winner in Category 7: $1,100,000 - $1,230,000 •L ocated in James Place at the River in Rougemont •4 ,000-square-foot home on sprawling 5 acres •4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • I conic gabled and thatched rooflines, complete with Dutch hips, offer stunning views nestled in the woods. • 1 2-foot folding doors and a screened-in porch merge indoor and outdoor spaces. •T he home features vaulted ceilings, quartz countertops, custom cabinets and luxurious high-end finishes.
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he Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties held its 41st annual Parade of Homes over three weekends in September and October. The “Triangle’s Largest Open House” offered a self-guided tour of homes in different price ranges across the four counties, showcasing innovative designs and technology. Builders and home professionals judged each home, and HBADOC announced the winners of each category on Oct. 3, including four homes in Orange County. CHM
THE CHERRY ON CHERRY BY BOLD CONSTRUCTION Gold winner in Category 12: $4,000,000 & up •L ocated in Governors Club •9 ,652-square-foot home •5 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms •F loor-to-ceiling windows fill the home with natural light. •S pacious owner’s suite with a luxury bathroom, plus full en suite bathrooms for every bedroom •A backyard pool, screened-in porch, multiple decks and a patio create an outdoor haven the whole family can enjoy.