[1] The Phineas Thurston House stands in a rural area of northeastern Barnet, on the west side of Old Silo Road.

The entrance opens into a narrow vestibule, with a winding stair to the attic level, with chambers on either side of the chimney space.

The interior retains much original woodwork and decorative features, with restorative work performed using period materials from other houses.

He purchased 400 acres (160 ha) of land, and probably built this house within the following year, using lumber from a recently established nearby sawmill.

Based on a survey of period Cape houses in the region performed in 1976, this is one of the best-preservered, and is particularly distinguished by its early ell and carriage bays.