 The house itself is of Vernacular Italianate design, this type of architectural style, which was popular during the late 1860s to 1870s, is defined by features such as arches above the windows, and porches with several ornamental post that hold up the railing.The house is reminiscent of a plantation type farm house and it was probably Colonel Love's intention to run the farm like a southern plantation.The house has several bed rooms upstairs, including one that probably was the servant's room, that room has a separate staircase that is very narrow.