It occupies about six hectares, divided into three parts: an upper compound, a lower compound, and a garden. Because the buildings had authentic antique carving, painting, and craftsmanship, they were considered a classic example of early architectural arts in Taiwan, and long ago the Estate was designated as a Grade 2 national historic site by the Ministry of the Interior.
霧峰林家佔地約六公頃，分為頂厝、下厝、萊園三部分，由於古色古香、雕樑畫棟，堪稱早期建築藝術的經典巨構，早經內政部核列為二級古蹟。