Its asymmetrical massing is covered by a multicolored slate roof that features iron cresting and numerous gables.

A single-story porch wraps around two sides, with elaborate turned posts, gables and Stick style arched woodwork.

The interior retains equally elaborate decorative elements original to its period of construction.

It was apparently also the design for George Palliser's own home in Bridgeport, which no longer stands, and appears on the cover of the book.

Dode, who successfully adapted local materials (including polychrome slate for the roof) to the design.