Preservation Consultant

Diane Lea, METRO magazine’s Design Editor since 1999, has worked in architectural history and design for virtually her entire professional career.
As one of North Carolina’s leading Historic Homes consultants and real estate brokers, Diane has marketed Historic Homes in Historic
Hillsborough and other venues for over 20 years. For an expert and experienced NC Historic Homes consultant and broker, call Diane today at 919-614-0838. Read MoreFeatured Properties
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Ballance House, Hatteras Village, NC
The Ellsworth and Lovie Ballance House located on a scenic … Continue reading →
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Burleigh Plantation
Burleigh Plantation is historically and architecturally among the most significant … Continue reading →
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Chatham County Castle
Pleasant Hill, a modern Queen Anne style castle, is characterized … Continue reading →
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Ballance House, Hatteras Village, NC
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Snapshots of Old Chapel Hill, Historic Homes Located in the Franklin-Rosemary Chapel Hill NC Historic District
The Woolen-Roberts-Welsh House (ca. 1935) 517 Hooper Lane Chapel Hill, NC Often the homes that come to mind when I look back on a career spent marketing historic properties with North Carolina Estates, Inc., are those with particularly memorable owners. … Continue reading
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Chatham County Castle

Pleasant Hill, a modern Queen Anne style castle, is characterized by a masterful combination of materials and architectural details. The front elevation features a sweeping full façade porch that is elegantly defined by a copper-covered segmented extension to the north … Continue reading
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Chapel Hill Estate Home

Sited on 8 private acres this exemplary residence offers one of the finest lifestyle opportunities in North Carolina. This contemporary residence designed by Meyer-Greeson-Paullin of Charlotte, includes a private tennis court, in-ground swimming pool and cabana featuring 2 full baths. … Continue reading
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Diane’s Blog
I am delighted to invite you to share my experiences with North Carolina’s most distinguished real estate. The opportunity to write about fine architecture–historic homes, modernist residences and buildings, and properties suitable for conservation and preservation–is exciting. Please contact me … Continue reading