My three decades of successful experience as adviser to owners and buyers of historic properties, and to organizations and public agencies, is my background for offering an array of consulting services. My specialties include fine architecture–historic homes, modernist residences and buildings, and properties suitable for conservation and preservation—and real estate marketing to well qualified buyers. I’ll be happy to help meet your needs for an experienced adviser.
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