At a Glance
- 1420 Newhaven Drive is offered at $4,250,000 in the Witherspoon neighborhood of Brentwood, Tennessee.
- The residence includes 7,071 square feet, five bedrooms, five full and two half bathrooms, a three-car garage and 0.64 acres.
- Originally built in 2018, the home has been extensively renovated with European cabinetry, premium appliances, hardwood flooring, custom closets and numerous other upgrades.
- The property is listed by Brandon C. Knox and Bess Knox of BDG Partners at Compass.
- Witherspoon offers a clubhouse, resort-style pool, playground, walking trails and access to Crockett Park and Brentwood’s broader amenity network.
Our current listing at 1420 Newhaven Drive is a great example of why I think Witherspoon deserves to be considered among Brentwood’s serious luxury neighborhoods.
The home is offered at $4,250,000 and includes 7,071 square feet, five bedrooms, five full and two half bathrooms, a three-car garage and 0.64 acres.
It was originally built in 2018.
But that description misses what I think is the most important part of the property.
This is not simply a 2018 builder-delivered house.
The owners went back through the home and substantially reimagined it, replacing and upgrading many of the original finishes with materials, cabinetry, appliances, lighting, plumbing, flooring and custom details that would be extremely expensive to reproduce today.
That distinction matters.
There Is a Difference Between an Expensive House and a Finished House
I spend a lot of time around new construction. I work with builders. I invest in new construction. I own or co-own businesses that produce speculative homes. And I have spent years selling luxury new construction throughout Middle Tennessee.
One of the things that experience has taught me is that even a very expensive new home is rarely completely finished for the person who eventually owns it.
There is almost always another layer. Closets. Lighting. Window treatments. Cabinetry. Appliances. Storage. Built-ins. Plumbing fixtures. Flooring. Automation. Landscaping.
Sometimes it is cosmetic. Sometimes it becomes a very substantial second investment.
At 1420 Newhaven, much of that work has already been done. And done at a very high level.
The Kitchen Is a Good Example
The kitchen has been rebuilt around custom European cabinetry, marble backsplash and stainless countertops with integrated sinks.
The appliance package includes Gaggenau induction cooking, Miele steam and speed ovens, and Thermador refrigeration.
There is also a hidden pantry.
The adjoining butler’s pantry continues the same level of finish with stainless-front European cabinetry, marble, wine refrigeration and additional storage.
Those aren’t small builder-option upgrades. They fundamentally change the level of the house.
And this is where I think buyers need to be careful when comparing luxury properties strictly on price per square foot.
Two houses can both be 7,000 square feet. That doesn’t mean you are buying the same 7,000 square feet.
The Primary Suite Was Treated Like Its Own Private Retreat
The main-level primary suite is another area where the owners went well beyond the original construction.
There is a marble-topped coffee bar with Monogram refrigeration. A custom European closet system. An Italian soaking tub. Floating vanities. Custom finishes.
And one of my favorite parts of the floor plan is the additional room located directly off the primary bath. It has its own marble fireplace and can function as an office, private sitting room, gym, nursery or another personal space completely separated from the main living areas.
That flexibility matters. A house can have plenty of square footage and still not have the right square footage.
Useful space is different from simply having more space.
They Didn’t Stop Downstairs
One of the more expensive changes was replacing the original builder-grade carpet upstairs with hardwood throughout the bedrooms, closets, bonus room and play areas.
Each bedroom received a custom closet system. The middle bedroom was redesigned to function as a junior suite.
The large bonus room includes a full kitchenette and an adjoining flex room that could serve as a playroom, office, gym or media room. There is also a finished attic providing walk-in storage.
That is the kind of detail I pay attention to because storage is one of those things people tend to underestimate until they live in a house.
A 7,000-square-foot luxury home should function like a 7,000-square-foot luxury home.
The Upgrades Are Everywhere
Throughout the house, builder-grade lighting, plumbing fixtures, vanities, shower glass and window treatments were replaced or upgraded.
Other additions include: custom marble fireplaces, motorized window shades, two laundry areas, whole-house water filtration, humidification, additional storage and storm-shelter spaces, elevator, custom built-ins, wet bar, high ceilings, smart security features.
The main family room is double height, and the second floor has 10-foot ceilings, which is one of those architectural details that is difficult to appreciate from a spreadsheet but immediately changes how a house feels when you walk through it.
7,071 Square Feet, But the Layout Matters More Than the Number
The house has 3,784 square feet on the main level and 3,287 square feet upstairs.
The main level includes two bedrooms, including the primary suite, with two full and one half baths.
Upstairs are three additional bedrooms, three full baths and another half bath.
That gives the home five bedrooms, five full bathrooms and two powder rooms in total.
There is also a formal dining room, den, substantial recreation room, office/flex spaces and multiple areas that can adapt as a family’s needs change.
For me, that is much more important than simply saying: 7,071 square feet.
At this level, I want to understand how the square footage lives.
The Lot Matters Too
The property sits on approximately 0.64 acres, with a roughly 120.7-foot by 202.7-foot lot.
The backyard is private, with no visible overhead power lines, and there is room to create a custom pool environment.
I think that last piece is important. A buyer can change a lot about a house. It is much harder to change the relationship between the house and its lot.
This property gives someone a substantial finished residence today while preserving the ability to create another layer of outdoor living in the future.
The Exterior Wasn’t Ignored
The exterior architecture was refreshed using Romabio mineral masonry paint, giving the traditional all-brick residence an updated appearance while retaining the substance of masonry construction.
There is a covered patio, irrigation, gas grill connection and a side-entry three-car garage.
Again, these are the things I look for when I’m evaluating the whole property rather than simply counting bedrooms.
Then You Get Witherspoon Around It
This is where 1420 Newhaven becomes more than a house. You are also buying into Witherspoon.
The community includes a clubhouse, resort-style pool, playground, sidewalks, walking trails, green spaces and underground utilities.
The current MLS record identifies the property with Crockett Elementary, Woodland Middle School and Ravenwood High School. Buyers should always independently verify school assignments for a specific property because zoning can change.
And the neighborhood sits in a part of Brentwood where the larger amenity story is particularly strong. Crockett Park. Brentwood’s trail system. Smith Park. Cool Springs. Franklin. And access back toward Nashville.
That is what I call:
The Real Estate Around the Real Estate
When I walk a house with a buyer, I don’t want them looking only at what exists inside the property lines. I want them thinking about everything around them.
What does Saturday morning look like here? Can you walk? Can you run? Can the kids ride bikes? Where are the parks? How does the neighborhood feel? How difficult would this location be to reproduce?
Those things matter.
Why I Think 1420 Newhaven Needs to Be Compared Differently
At $4.25 million, buyers are going to compare this house with a lot of other excellent Brentwood properties. They should. I would.
But I think they need to make the comparison correctly.
Don’t simply compare: Price divided by square footage.
Compare: The quality of the cabinetry. The appliance package. The hardwood flooring. The closet systems. The primary suite. The secondary suites. The elevator. The flex spaces. The ceiling heights. The storage. The lighting. The plumbing fixtures. The window treatments. The filtration system. The lot. The neighborhood. The amenities. The park and trail access.
And then ask: What would it actually cost me to buy another house and recreate all of this?
That is a much better luxury real estate question.
Sometimes the Best Newer Home Is the One Someone Else Has Already Finished
This is something I think sophisticated buyers understand.
There can be tremendous value in buying a relatively newer house where somebody else has already gone through the process of identifying what the original construction was missing and then spending the money, time and energy to correct it.
They dealt with the contractors. They selected the materials. They ordered the cabinetry. They changed the floors. They installed the closets. They replaced the lighting. They upgraded the plumbing. They added the window treatments. They improved the storage. They customized the primary suite. They created the junior suite. They upgraded the kitchen.
And then you get to buy the finished product.
That doesn’t automatically make a property worth any particular number.
But it absolutely belongs in the valuation conversation.
Why I’m Comfortable Calling Myself a Brentwood and Witherspoon Specialist
I don’t think someone becomes a neighborhood specialist because they write a blog about it. You earn that by doing business there.
I have represented luxury property throughout Brentwood for years, and I have direct transaction experience inside Witherspoon.
In July 2025, I represented the sale of 1461 Witherspoon Drive, a 7,418-square-foot custom residence on approximately 0.88 acres that closed for $3.985 million.
Now I am representing 1420 Newhaven Drive.
But my perspective on Brentwood goes well beyond two houses.
My career has centered around land, development, new construction, investment and luxury residential real estate.
I own and co-own businesses that build speculative homes and build-to-rent properties. I own development land. I invest in residential construction. And I have spent years representing builders and buyers of luxury new construction.
That background changes the questions I ask.
I Know What It Costs to Create This Product
This is where my development and construction experience becomes relevant.
When I see European cabinetry, marble, premium appliances, hardwood replacing carpet, custom closets, upgraded plumbing, upgraded lighting, motorized shades and all the other improvements in this house, I don’t just see a nice photograph.
I see cost. I see lead time. I see installation. I see coordination. I see decisions. I see the difference between what was delivered by the builder and what the owner ultimately created.
That doesn’t mean every dollar someone spends on a house comes back dollar-for-dollar at resale. It doesn’t.
But it does mean that replacement cost and quality matter when comparing two luxury homes.
Witherspoon Has Proven It Can Support Serious Luxury Values
This is also no longer a neighborhood where we need to speculate about whether there is a luxury buyer. There is.
Recent Witherspoon transactions have moved well into the multimillion-dollar range, including sales above $5 million. The neighborhood’s housing stock now includes substantial custom residences from several recognized Middle Tennessee luxury builders.
That creates real comparable history.
But even inside the same neighborhood, there can be a major difference between two houses. Builder. Lot. Finish level. Age. Renovation. Pool. Outdoor living. Garage. Floor plan. Street. Privacy. All of it matters.
That is why I never value a luxury property by spreadsheet alone.
My Rule for Brentwood Luxury Real Estate Is Pretty Simple
After doing this for as long as I have, my philosophy has become increasingly straightforward.
Buy the Things You Cannot Change.
Buy the location. Buy the land. Buy the neighborhood. Buy the street. Buy the privacy. Buy the park access.
Then evaluate what it would cost to create the house you actually want.
At 1420 Newhaven, I think the interesting part of that equation is that so much of the expensive work inside the house has already been done.
My Perspective on 1420 Newhaven Drive
If I were walking this house with a buyer, I would tell them not to rush through it.
Open the cabinets. Look at the appliances. Walk into the pantry. Look at the hardwood upstairs. Open the closets. Spend time in the primary suite. Look at the secondary spaces. Notice the ceiling heights. Think about how you would actually use the bonus room. Walk into the flex room off the primary bath. Go outside and look at the backyard. Think about the pool you could create.
Then drive through Witherspoon. Look at the streets. Look at the amenities. Look at the trails. Drive to Crockett Park.
And then compare it with the other houses you are considering.
Because at $4.25 million, you should absolutely compare.
But compare the entire piece of real estate. Not just the number at the bottom of the MLS sheet.
That is how I would evaluate it if it were my money. And that is how I advise my clients.
Featured Witherspoon Property
1420 Newhaven Drive
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
$4,250,000
5 Bedrooms | 5 Full + 2 Half Baths | 7,071 SF | 0.64 Acres | 3-Car Garage
2018 Construction, Extensively Customized and Renovated
View 1420 Newhaven Drive on Realtracs: https://go.realtracs.com/1lViJ15
Listed by: Brandon C. Knox, Co-Founder & Principal Partner, BDG Partners at Compass; Bess Knox, BDG Partners at Compass
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1420 Newhaven Drive in Witherspoon?
Yes. 1420 Newhaven Drive is located in the Witherspoon neighborhood of Brentwood, Tennessee, in Williamson County.
How large is 1420 Newhaven Drive?
The home has 7,071 professionally measured square feet, including 3,784 square feet on the main level and 3,287 square feet on the second floor. It includes five bedrooms, five full bathrooms and two half bathrooms.
How much is 1420 Newhaven Drive listed for?
The property was listed on September 11, 2026, at $4,250,000, or approximately $601 per square foot.
Was 1420 Newhaven Drive renovated?
Yes. Although originally built in 2018, the home has undergone extensive customization. Improvements include European cabinetry, custom marble, premium appliances, hardwood flooring upstairs, custom closet systems, upgraded lighting and plumbing, motorized shades, additional storage, whole-house water filtration and numerous other improvements.
What appliances are in the kitchen?
The kitchen includes Gaggenau induction cooking, Miele steam and speed ovens and Thermador refrigeration, along with custom European cabinetry, marble backsplash, stainless countertops with integrated sinks and a hidden pantry.
Does 1420 Newhaven Drive have a pool?
The property does not currently have a pool according to the listing information provided, but the private 0.64-acre lot offers room for a custom pool. Any future pool design would be subject to applicable approvals and site conditions.
What amenities does Witherspoon offer?
The MLS information for 1420 Newhaven identifies community amenities including a clubhouse, playground, pool, underground utilities, sidewalks and walking trails. The association fee is listed at $350 per month.
What schools are listed for 1420 Newhaven Drive?
The current MLS information identifies Crockett Elementary, Woodland Middle School and Ravenwood High School. Buyers should independently verify current school assignments with Williamson County Schools.
Who is listing 1420 Newhaven Drive?
The listing agents are Brandon C. Knox and Bess Knox of Compass RE / BDG Partners at Compass.
Does Brandon Knox specialize in Brentwood luxury real estate?
Brandon C. Knox’s work includes luxury residential real estate, land acquisition, development, new construction and investment throughout Brentwood and Middle Tennessee. He has direct Witherspoon transaction experience, including the 2025 sale of 1461 Witherspoon Drive, in addition to his current representation of 1420 Newhaven Drive.
