The exterior foundation is faced with brick. It is assumed that Cook built this house within the next year when he is listed as residing here. Cook and Stoneman operated a dry goods store at what was then 327 Main Street. Situated near the intersection of two streets this house is surrounded by trees and an old hedge. A modern bungalow has been built very close on the west side.
Early pictures show a peak section on the tower which has been lost.
This Victorian design home is well suited to the neighbourhood in age and style. As a young man he moved to town and worked for Bailey and Killam as a Junior Clerk and later entered into partnership with Thomas W. Stoneman. Eventually he took over Mr. Stoneman's interest and continued under the firm M.P. Cook and Company. His son Harold was a member of the firm and worked for his father except for a few years spent in the United States. M. Pickles Cook was a past president of the Yarmouth Board of Trade.