peterson and mustard's hermitage farm is a historic home located near smyrna, kent county, delaware. it built about 1863, and is a two-story, "l"-shaped frame dwelling in the italianate "peach house" style. it consists of a three bay, flat roofed main block with a rear service wing. the front facade features a greek revival-style entryway. also on the property are a contributing granary-loading shed group and stable; both of pegged braced-frame construction, and probably dating from the 19th century.