The Charles Connell House, built in 1839, represents the peak of classicism in Woodstock architecture. It is Greek Revival, its essence being there Greek temple look.
Wood is used here to imitate stone and a purer, more studied classical line is coming into fashion.
The wooden balustrade enclosing the gardens is supported by a low wall of granite blocks similar to those of the steps that still lead to the portico of doric columns. At one time a large greenhouse was attached to the ell. The house has been designated a historic monument by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. Today he is probably best remembered for his tireless support of the Municipal Corporations Act of New Brunswick, passed in 1851. Carleton County was the first in the province to take advantage of it and incorporate, the first council meeting being held in 1852.