The house has a dramatic central tower capped with a convex mansard roof with a balustrade.

The central part of the 2+1⁄2-story, Second Empire style frame dwelling is enclosed with a concave mansard roof with patterned slate.

The North Carolina government bought the house in 1987 planning to refurbish the structure.

The exterior refurbishment was completed, however the State sold the house to the North Carolina Association of Realtors in January 2016 who plan on using it as an office building.

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