As a student of historic architecture, historic preservation and the social life and city planning of historic communities, Diane is often called upon to lecture on these topics. Diane has been a speaker for the National Trust for Historic Preservation Historic Real Estate Program, for the Department of City and Regional Planning at UNC-Chapel Hill, and for numerous antiques societies and historic preservation organizations.
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