Linden Terrace is located in what is a residential area of the northwestern part of the city of Rutland.

The main house is a very large 3 story wood-frame structure, capped by a 1+1⁄2-story gambrel roof, with Shingle and Colonial Revival features.

The interior, despite its conversion to apartments, retains a substantial amount of original woodwork and decorative elements.

Originally intended as a summer estate, Vaughan moved here permanently in 1920, and it was his home until his death in 1950.

Arthur H. Smith, who designed the house, was one of Vermont's leading architects of the early 20th century.