The castle stands about 60 metres from the western bank of the Owenduff/Corrock river, enclosed within what appears to be the remnants of a rectangular walled garden or bawn measuring roughly 50 metres north to south and 35 to 45 metres east to west. What makes this site particularly remarkable is its unbroken chain of habitation; the Sutton family called it home right up until 1849, and it continues to serve as part of a working farmhouse today.

The tower itself is a compact rectangular structure, measuring approximately 6.5 metres east to west and 6.35 metres north to south. Rising to a height of 8 metres at its second floor, the castle retains its distinctive base batter, that sloped foundation typical of medieval defensive architecture. Though modernised for contemporary living, the building’s martial origins remain evident in its ground floor design, where arched embrasures pierce the northern, eastern, and southern walls; openings that once allowed defenders to survey and protect their domain.

Unlike many tower houses of its era, this castle lacks the characteristic barrel vault on its ground floor, suggesting either a unique architectural choice or later modifications. The seamless blend of medieval stonework with modern additions creates an intriguing architectural palimpsest, where centuries of Irish history converge in a single, still inhabited structure. It stands as a rare example of how medieval fortifications can evolve and adapt, maintaining their relevance across more than half a millennium of continuous use.