It was a 1+1⁄2-story wood-frame structure, three bays wide, with a side-gable roof, clapboard siding, and a central chimney.

The property includes an unmaintained orchard with trees estimated to be over 150 years old, and the Osborn family cemetery, located near West Street.

[2] The house was probably built not long after Benjamin Osborn bought a large tract of land here in 1759.

She is reported to have stayed in the area for about ten days, attracting large numbers of both sympathizers and detractors.

[2] The Osborn House, and the other nearby building, were struck by fire on December 15, 2019, as was a private residence in the vicinity.