Our trusted listing agent, Emily Godrich, asked that we write a letter to our buyer. We instantly became a little defensive because our attachment to our home makes the thought of such much more personal than what we would usually share with a stranger and we may hold back even now.
The planning and building of our home was a 5-year project initiated when we became interested in the area as we traveled it to take our sons to Carolina Friends School and ending with us creating a haven where we could enjoy family, friends and natural beauty. Greg was the contractor/project manager and Sheila was the designer. After pouring over books and books of plans we found one that gave us the openness we wanted for our family with areas for our collection of books and art.
Greg can relay his trials and tribulations with the subs, Orange County building inspectors and our suppliers while Sheila would mention her challenges with finding contemporary lighting (she looked in Charlotte and Chicago), paint choices and sinks and fixtures. Greg prides himself on the many compliments given by Orange County inspectors (that IS a feat) due the materials used to and the extra things he insisted on to insure permanence of the structure. We would both agree on one thing, it was truly a labor of love and one that (thank goodness) brought us closer together.
We have never tired of this house and are often amazed when raising the shades in the master bedroom with scenes like two male deer squaring off or the beautiful fall colors. The angles in which light come into the house is also often a surprise, it changes with the season and weather. Nearby trails are wonderful as is the view of the RDU landing pattern from the hot tub. Though we don’t see our neighbors often (that’s the point of living here isn’t it?), we know they are there and are available for a glass of wine or an emergency. The serenity and beauty of living here has been wonderful. From the wedding that was held on our deck to hosting family for holiday gatherings, we have thoroughly enjoyed our creation! We are confident you will too.