A beautiful French Country home built in 1914

Originally situated on eight lots, this beautiful home has grown throughout the years even though a few of the lots were sold and new homes built. We have selected a few of the stories we could find to highlight in the timeline at the bottom of the page, so scroll through time and learn the story of The Hook Mansion.

We are working to build the story of this home. Below is what we have found so far, we know the families who built and cared for this home through the years loved its history and have stories of their own, if you have any information to add to the story CLICK HERE to contact us.


Charles R. and Leah Verity Hook - March 31, 1913 to January 2, 1958

1913 was a life changing year for Charles Ruffin Hook. In March, he purchased eight lots from Middletown Realty and hired G.C. Burroughs of Cincinnati to design and build a home. In October, Charles married Leah Verity. By February of 1914 they had moved into their new home in the Highlands. By the end of 1914 they had welcomed their first of 3 children.


Willed to Episcopal Church - January 2, 1958 to June 30, 1972


William R and Raetta Teager - June 30, 1972 to February 21, 1991


Dale and Patti Parker - February 21, 1991 to November 14, 2001


Kirk Reich and Wendy Whitt - November 14, 2001 to May 12, 2006


Timothy and Kristin Ballard - May 12, 2006 to January 14, 2012


Mark and Wendy Booker - January 14, 2012 to Present