Built between 1964 and 1968, it is a distinctive local example of the International Style of architecture, designed by architect Anthony Scoville for his own year-round use.

The Scoville house stands on a rural 300-acre (120 ha) parcel of rolling terrain.

The upper level's exterior is characterized by tall casement and plate glass windows and vertical flushboard siding that is either composite particleboard (as originally built) or plywood (which has been laid over deteriorating portions of the original particle board).

The house is based on the architectural ideals espoused by Le Corbusier, prompting Scoville to name the property "Corbu".

The house bears some conceptual resemblance to Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye in France.