Chatham County offers residents a vibrant, rural living experience just minutes from two major industrial, educational, medical and business epicenters, the Triangle Region and the Piedmont Triad.

Small specialized farms, including organic vegetables and unique nurseries, are important in our county along with tourism, real estate and the arts. Beef cattle and poultry also are important to our agricultural economy.

We have a wide array of artists sprinkled throughout the county that produce high-quality pottery, paintings, sculpture, metalwork, fiber arts, jewelry, yard art and mixed media. However, manufacturing remains the source of jobs for Chatham County.

Chatham County is the home of Jordan Lake, a major recreational lake and water reservoir, but it also has several important rivers, including the Rocky River, the Haw River and the Deep River. The latter two converge to form the Cape Fear River.

 Our diverse population includes a mix of both lifelong residents and newcomers, with increasing ethnic/racial diversity. Like most areas, our population is growing older, but we do have an influx of young people as well. We have one of the more highly educated working-age populations in the state.

—Chathamcountync.gov

Pittsboro Highlights

• Chapel Hill Carriage House - Outdoor Farm Style Wedding Venue

• Bynum Bridge

• Virlie’s Grill - Breakfast, Lunch, Supper and Catering

• Chatham Marketplace - Local Co-Op Grocery

• The Mod - Modern Life Deli & Drinks

• The Plant - Chatham Beverage District, Brewery, Meadery, Live Music, Farmers Market

• Chatham Park - Large-Scale Residential and Commercial Community

Jordan Lake Highlights

• Jordan Lake - Recreation, Conservation, and Drinking Water Supply

• Haw River State Park - Hiking and fishing

• Seaforth Landing - Homes by Poythress Construction Company

• Windfall - Fine Homes by Jordan Lake

• New Hope Valley Railway - NC Railroad Museum

Twice a long-time resident of Chatham County, my history, connections and knowledge of development makes me well-equipped to represent my real estate clients.

I’ve audited the NC General Contractor’s pre-licensing course and managed nine home renovations, one of which was awarded a certificate of appreciation from a historic commission, and another that required a 16-mile over-road relocation! I was also the director of marketing for Moss Landing, a 50-home luxury waterfront community.

Contact

Mobile: (910) 783-7016

Email: lucy@gristrealty.com

Treyburn - 1113 Champions Pointe Dr, Durham, NC 27712 - $619,000

What Lucy Loves about this house:

Bird watching, golf watching, all from the spacious deck overlooking the 11th green of the Tom Fazio designed championship golf course at Treyburn Country Club. The open concept design boasts a formal dining, gourmet kitchen, luxurious baths and gorgeous hardwood floors. Treyburn is in close proximity to my favorites; Eno River State Park, Duke Forest, Museum of Life and Science and Sarah P. Duke Gardens.

Listing by Aileen Stapleton of Sotheby’s International Realty

Governor’s Club - 81611 Alexander, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 - $799,500

What Lucy Loves about this house:

To be Built! Last opportunity for custom house on the exclusive Governors Club golf course. This gorgeous lot overlooks the tee box of the 3rd hole of a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course! On the west side of the Governor’s Club there is a 667 FT summit, the highest elevation in the Piedmont! Let’s meet the builder and complete the plan!

Listing by Jonathan Wolk of Wolk360 Real Estate, LLC

Chapel Ridge - 38 Barn Owl Ln, Pittsboro, NC 27312 - $975,000

What Lucy Loves about this house:

Chapel Ridge feels like a resort and this new construction offers 5 Bedrooms in 3,573 sq. ft. with a 3-Bay Garage! Let’s go see the views of the 18th hole, on this Fred Couples designed golf course along with the Chatham Co natural woodland. 

Listing by Melanie Thompson of Absolute Realty Company, LLC