Seven Chimneys is one of a dozen or so remaining examples of the original Dutch settler style located throughout the Hudson Valley region of New Jersey and lower New York state.

The handcut beam frame of the original house is constructed without nails, utilizing pegged mortise and tenon joints.

Typical of the Dutch construction of this time period, the stone is cut and finished on three sides, and unfinished, rough sandstone on the north.

Floors are random, original growth pine ranging from 12 to 22 inches (300 to 560 mm) in width fastened with handmade square nails.

In 1978, a great room addition to the east wing was added, joining the detached slave kitchen to the rest of the house.