This cottage is part of "The Benson neighborhood's" collection of well-preserved 18th-mid 19th c. Capes (the area bordering Auburn and Curve streets). Situated nearly opposite the Walnut/Auburn St. intersection, this, cottage is 1 1/2 stories tall and possesses a rectangular, center hall plan. In the center of its 5 bay main facade is a front door with simple enframements. Resting on a granite block foundation, it is enclosed by a gable roof. Particularly noteworthy is the large barn to the west of the house with its distinctive, large gambrel profile.