Georgian-Federal homes feature two-story symmetrical façades with five openings across both stories, a paneled front door in the center with elliptical transom
window, engaged columns and entablature. They commonly include a medium-pitched gambrel or hipped roof, occasionally crowned with a balustrade. Classical cornices are commonly adorned with medallions, dentils or other mouldings and carvings. At least two chimneys are placed on either side of the central hall or at the ends of the home.