About Building a Home at Fearrington

"I bought a new home in Fearrington about 3 years ago, and I could not be more pleased. I could rave about my neighbors and the whole Fearrington Village neighborhood, but the purpose of this note is to point out some unique elements of new houses here. They are built by craftsmen and women who take great pride in the quality of their work. If you have ever seen a bad installation of flooring and tile (as I have in Cary and Virginia), you will never take craftspeople for granted again. Some of these standards arise from the workers families---several are second generation---the painting crew is brothers. I often joke that if I didn’t like the flooring, I would tell the senior guy’s mother who still runs things!!

My house is custom-built, but the same crews build the new spec houses. I watched a spec house go up across the street. The roofing guy used a nail gun to lay down the shingles. Then he examined each one and often stopped, pulled out his hammer, and made sure the installation was right. He had no idea that anyone was watching.

Another enduring element is that Fitch Creations will still be here years from now. All my other new homes had builders that finished a neighborhood and moved out. Here, you can still get advice and even privately hire the experts years later. You probably don’t know Bobby - who is the grand finisher - but if you did, you would be so glad that he’s around to help. I needed to replace something and was able to contact the office (3 years later) for a model number and knowledge of what’s behind some walls. Basically, the culture of building houses in Fearrington adheres to very high standards of quality over the long term."
- Fearrington Resident Judy Graham

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"Working with Fitch Creations was the most gratifying and enjoyable real estate experiences we have ever had. While we were initially hesitant about building, Laura had a reasonable and satisfactory answer for every concern. Working with her and Jon in developing the blueprint was down right fun! We had great give-and-take work sessions that resulted in a plan that was literally everything we wanted. No problem was too big or too complicated; none of our desires were treated as trivial; no promises were made that were not kept.

When John and Paige began their work with us we found the same level of expertise, flexibility and good humor that resulted in the construction and outfitting phase to be as enjoyable as the planning phase. And, get this: the project came in ON BUDGET and two days BEFORE the projected end date!

In one of our initial conversations, Laura assured us that if we liked the concept of Fearrington Village, they could build us a home that reflected our wishes and our desires in every way. That is exactly what happened - and we had fun in the process!"
- Fearrington Residents Gretchen and Jerry Redden

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"As my retirement approached and I considered relocating, I started out convinced that having a home built from the ground up was not for me. Past experiences had been traumatic, and I thought that living out-of-state during its construction would be too stressful. However, as I became familiar with the personnel, quality and reputation of Fitch Creations, I changed my mind, and I find that I am actually enjoying the process. I can't imagine building a home under better circumstances."
- Fearrington Resident Lynne Smith

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"Relocating from New England and building a house all at the same time could have been overwhelming, but the Fitch team made the whole process a joy. They were on budget and on time. More importantly, they supported my project with enthusiasm, lots of helpful suggestions, and personal attention. I love my house! I tell everyone that it’s the prettiest house in Fearrington - Harry (my dog) certainly thinks so."
- Fearrington Resident Mary Sullivan

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“One great aspect of the selections process is that, if you wish, all of it can be done right at Fitch Creations. You sit around the big table with the decision lists that Paige has prepared, or wander around the room looking at the many items and catalogues on hand, or ask Paige to get samples of this or that. Our advice to anyone who is considering building in Fearrington: relax, you’re in good hands. You’re going to enjoy it and have a wonderful home when you are done.”
- Fearrington Residents Ron and Rhoda Davis

"We want to say a big "thank you" to all the folks who helped us build our home. The entire group was always willing to do exactly what we asked, with a cheerful and efficient attitude. The workmanship is excellent - we are looking forward to enjoying our new home."
- Fearrington Residents Pat and Bob Donaldson

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"Thanks and sincere appreciation for the outstanding work and process of building our new home at Fearrington. Your staff from the start were accommodating and professional in the highest measures of those important characteristics. This includes office and field! Quality in every respect is what we found.“
- Fearrington Resident Anne Hopper 

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"Upon beginning our tour of Fearrington we were immediately impressed with the uniqueness of the village. We toured the model homes and various parcels of vacant land with Keebe Fitch as the Fearrington representative and by the end of the day we were negotiating to purchase a lot in Bradford Place.

The next few months were an exciting and challenging experience. Our Fearrington team, who had to work with us in a long distance relationship, were creative, patient and extremely knowledgeable about the design and construction process. Jon Condoret and Laura spent a significant amount of time providing suggestions and ideas on the eventual design of the house. Paige Greene was instrumental in the selection process and at times challenged us to consider choices which ultimately turned out to be perfect.

As long-distanced builders we were very concerned about quality of workmanship, scheduling commitment and communications with the individuals responsible for our home construction. Friends who had undertaken similar projects of building out of state shared horror stories with us which caused a high level of anxiety.

We were extremely fortunate to have had John Farrell as our project manager. He understood our anxiety and concerns about being out of state and throughout the construction process he was always available via phone to answer questions, provide suggestions for improvements and ensure that the house was built according to specifications and remain on schedule." 
- Fearrington Residents The Borlands

About Purchasing a Home at Fearrington

"We wanted to let you know how pleased we are with the house, and more importantly, to express our thanks to you and your staff, all of whom have been a joy to work with." 
- Fearrington Resident Mr. Lorant

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"One of the many joys we are experiencing at Fearrington is the very skilled, dedicated, caring and friendly staff that you employ."
- Fearrington Residents The Niederers

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"When we first became interested in living at Fearrington we stopped in Fitch Creations, Inc. to inquire about available townhouses. Within a few months we were living in Weathersfield Townhomes and the purchase went incredibly smooth. Having bought and sold homes before, we found this was an exceptional company to work with. We lived in the townhome a year when, for medical reasons, we needed a one level home.

We began talking with Fitch Creations, Inc. again and within 2 months we had closed on a one level home with a double garage! Our townhouse was sold within two weeks of it going on the market with Fitch Creations, Inc. Again a seamless transaction! We were provided with the names of people that we needed to get the townhouse in pristine condition and were very pleased with their results, as well as the cost. I would recommend Fitch Creations, Inc. to anyone interested in buying or selling in Fearrington Village. The staff, who have years of experience at Fearrington, work together to help the customer and to us that meant everything!"
- Fearrington Residents The Rupenthals