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The estate, initially named Gracecliff, was later renamed Shoremound—a nod to Smith's own lineage. Completed in 1914, the mansion was a stunning example of Georgian Revival architecture, built with red brick and limestone, perched just 125 feet from the cliffs overlooking the water. Its design included 12 bedrooms and expansive formal rooms optimized for both social gatherings and family life.
Beyond the house, the estate was a self-sufficient mini-community. Included were carriage houses, garages, a caretaker’s cottage, dairy facilities, water systems, and meticulously designed formal and terraced gardens, creating a lush, controlled environment that complemented the mansion's grandeur.