The residence, built in 1783, is a one-and-a-half-story Georgian/Federal dwelling with an engaged porch with enclosed end bay; a rear shed addition with boxed cornice; nine-over-nine sash windows set in three-part molded surrounds with molded sills; large vernacular Federal mantel with plain frieze; enclosed stair; and three gable-end chimneys with side rubblestone bases, paved shoulders, and brick stacks. More information about this photograph can be found on page 289-290 of the book The Architectural Heritage of Chatham County, North Carolina written by Rachel Osborn and Ruth Selden-Sturgill.