Developed in 1827 by Allen Martin, the son of an early settler, it is a well-preserved example of a transitional Federal-Greek Revival detached farmstead.

Included in that complex are a renovated farmhouse, a year-round cottage, an 8600 square foot insulated riding arena, two barns, and several smaller outbuildings.

The farmhouse, set close to the road but screened by a dense growth of hedge-like trees, is a 1-1/2 story brick Cape style structure, five bays wide and three deep, with a side gable roof.

[2] The farm property is part of land acquired around the turn of the 19th century by Jesse Martin, a veteran of the American Revolutionary War.

The brick house was built in 1827 by his son Allen, and has remained since then in the hands of his descendants.