Historic Brown Chenault House

Welcome to the 1115 Chenault Lane! This historic frame and log residence is located in the quiet, scenic little town of Castalian Springs, Tennessee. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and it's ownership dates back to some of Sumner County's earliest settlers. It is full of history, charm, and warmth - if only these walls could talk! Step back in time with me and let's take a look around!

This home began as a four room structure and has been added to and renovated over the years. It was originally constructed around 1835 from logs and stones collected from the land. It has retained much of it's original character with remarkable features like the large limestone chimneys, fireplace mantels, floors, doors, and doorknobs.

This home features over 3,200 square feet and has four bedrooms and two full bathrooms.

The current owners meticulously renovated this home by uncovering walls, refinishing floors, and restoring fireplaces back to their original glory.

A modern kitchen, laundry room, and pantry were added in 2008.

There are a total of 7 fireplaces in this home!

The home sits on over 5.5 acres and comes complete with a barn, well house, smoke house, a natural spring, and beautiful stone walls that on the property.

This property would make a breath-taking event venue, a unique and memorable Airbnb, or a spectacular personal residence. Plus there are no HOA or city taxes!

Originally constructed ca. 1835 in the "I" House style, this home featured two rooms on the main level with a central staircase in the middle and an identical layout above with a symmetrical front elevation. This was a popular style found throughout colonial America although the term was coined for its frequent presence in "I" states (Illinois, Indiana, etc.) It also forms a capital "I" shape when viewed from the front accounting for the central two-story corridor and flanking rooms on each side. The original structure is log with large limestone chimneys and has retained much of its original details including staircases, mantels, exterior and interior doors, railings, locks, and doorknobs. A kitchen was added ca. 1850 to the back left side of the home, and a two-story addition was completed ca. 1885 connecting the house and kitchen. One last addition was completed in 2008 with a modern kitchen, laundry room, and pantry.

An extensive history of ownership for the property dates back to one of Sumner County's earliest settlers, Anthony Bledsoe, in the 1780s. When the home was first built in 1835, it was part of a 200 acre parcel owned by George T. Brown. Brown and his family lived and farmed here until he sold the property to David Chenault in 1850. The Chenault family was extremely prominent in the area at the time and eventually acquired 2,500 acres of neighboring farms. The home and property continued to be owned by the Chenault family for many years, slowly being parceled off, until the home was finally sold outside the family in 1983.

The Brown-Chenault Home was nominated and accepted into the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.