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or Patrick and Amy Poisson, finding their dream home in Governors Club was a journey that was years in the making. They sought a house and a community that they could make their own. Both Michigan State alumni, Patrick and Amy felt instantly at home in the Tar Heels’ college town. “To a guy who grew up in Northern Michigan, North Carolina, with its weather, culture, access to the ocean and mountains, seemed like nirvana,” Patrick says. “When an opportunity came up to relocate to the Raleigh/ Durham area, we took it.” North Carolina is among the number one destinations for Americans seeking to relocate within the U.S. In recent years, the Triangle area housing market has broken outstanding sales records. “We wanted to be close to the vibrancy and culture of campus, yet also be in a quiet and serene setting,” shares Amy. They also wanted to live in close proximity to a golf course community. Patrick and Amy looked at Prestonwood, Chapel Ridge and several other local neighborhoods before finding the perfect fit in Governors Club. “The homes, course and topography were stunning, and BEFORE the proximity to downtown Chapel Hill and I-40 were just what we were looking for,” Patrick says. Patrick and Amy immediately saw potential in the Governors Club house. With the right renovations, it would be perfect. The homeowners partnered with Inclusion Studio of Raleigh as the architects, and Bold Construction to create an open-concept floor plan, modernize the exterior, update