Building with Fitch Creations

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Since 1974, we’ve been crafting Fearrington Village near Chapel Hill, NC one satisfied homeowner at a time. R.B. Fitch is the developer and builder. As a resident and an integral part in the Village’s day-to-day activities, you can see his initial vision through the natural development of the community.

At Fearrington you’ll benefit from one of the most experienced design and construction teams in the industry. From your first meeting with our sales team to selecting a homesite and initial home design with our Real Estate General Manager, Laura Morgan, you’ll feel confident in our hands.

Our Building Process

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SELECT YOUR HOMESITE

Come for a visit! Our real estate team will show you the community we’ve created, including the Village Center, neighborhoods, homesites, homes, and community amenities. Whether you want a large wooded lot or the ability to walk to the Village Center, we’ll help you select the right homesite.

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DESIGN YOUR HOME

Work with our on-site architectural designer to create your ideal home layout and exterior. Then customize the interior in our Design Center. We have everything you need — flooring, countertops, tiles, cabinets, faucets, lighting, window treatments, and paint decks.

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HOME CONSTRUCTION

Our general contractor handles all permitting, inspections, and work scheduling, and we keep you posted on the construction progress. Our construction crews have built every home at Fearrington, and will build your home with the same care and dedication. Our service warranty coordinator provides service and support, even after the final walk-through.

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HOME STRETCH

We’re always so excited to give you the keys to your new home at move-in time. Unique among developers, Fitch Creations, Inc. is based here and our door is always open, whether you need a trade recommendation or just want to say hi!

Meet the Team

Our team is ready to help you build or find your forever home.
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Laura Morgan
General Manager, Real Estate Sales & Construction

Born and raised in North Carolina, Laura never strayed far from home. She received her B.A. in English and Education from UNC-Chapel Hill and joined Fitch Creations when she graduated in 1986. Laura oversees construction and real estate and also serves as broker-in-charge.

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Brian Cather
Architectural Designer

Brian is originally from West Virginia but headed south to attend architecture school at Clemson University. After graduation, he served as an intern for 3 years at a small commercial architecture firm in Raleigh. For the next 8 years, Brian worked as a project manager and eventually head of the design department at a Raleigh-based residential architecture firm. Brian joined us in 2009.

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Paige Greene
New Home Specialist

Paige will help you select from a variety of proven, attractive customization options in the comfort of our Design Center and will also be your point of contact on all aspects of construction to ensure your home meets your specifications. After graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill, Paige began working with Fitch Creations in 1990 and has been helping customers move into their custom Fearrington homes since 2004.

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Michael Winn
New Construction Job Superintendent

Michael Winn has been a commercial and residential contractor since 2022, having graduated from with a degree in Business Adminstration from Radford University in 2000. A Virginia native, Michael has lived in North Carolina for over a decade and joined us in 2023. Michael schedules the construction crews and inspections, ensuring a safe work environment and timely reviews of all aspects of your home construction.

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Brenda Badders
Construction Warranty Specialist

Brenda Badders guides new home construction from getting building permits all the way through to the house closing. After the sale, Brenda is the Construction Warranty contact for the New Homeowners. I have been with the company since 2000, and what I like most about Fitch Creations is the sense of community. Several of us have worked with each other a long time and to me they are family.

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R.B. Fitch
Fearrington Developer & General Contractor

R.B. and his late wife, Jenny, purchased the Fearrington dairy farm in 1974 and soon started converting the farm and surrounding land into a country village. The original farm house and outbuildings now house the shops and restaurants of the village center, while over 1,200 families have homes nestled in the surrounding woodlands and fields. Learn more about R.B. Fitch.

Kind Words

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Working with Fitch Creations has been an absolute delight. Architectural designer Brian Cather transformed our plans and dreams for our house into a physical masterpiece. Laura Morgan, Paige Greene and the construction team then took an incredible amount of time and care to make sure they understood our needs, wants and expectations in our build, and then exceeded them. Choosing Fitch Creations means embracing a partnership where innovation and quality come together to make every turn into Fearrington Village a trip to our forever home.

Cheers,

Serge & Ash

We could not have been happier working with Laura and her team on the construction of our new home. The design process with Brian was excellent.  He is both intuitive and responsive. Selection of trim, finishes, and upgrades was scheduled thoughtfully – Paige is one of the most pleasant and efficient folks we have ever worked with. She makes it happen and that was important since we were living in another state during the build. Again, the entire experience with Fitch was first rate”.

Fearrington Residents B. & A. B.

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 and by the end of the day we were negotiating to purchase a lot.”

Fearrington Resident T.B.

One of the many joys we are experiencing at Fearrington is the very skilled, dedicated, caring and friendly staff that you employ.”

Fearrington Resident T.N.

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!”

Fearrington Resident M.R.

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 Resident T.B.

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.”

Fearrington Resident R.D.

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 Resident M.D.

Take a Tour of Fearrington

View our interactive map to learn about our community

Fearrington Village is more than just a wedding venue or an inn. Behind every corner, there’s something to explore! We’d love for you to take a look around and plan your next visit to the village so you can see just how wonderful Fearrington Village can be.

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