This farmhouse sits on 18 acres of land high on a ridge between the North and Middle Rivers and has a magnificent view of the Middle River valley below. While much of the house’s early history is unknown, it was likely built around 1863. The Andrew Hastie Family are the first identified owners of the house and they are living in it by 1887. Andrew Hastie emigrated from Scotland to Warren County around 1850 and was one of the original founders of the nearby Scotch Ridge United Presbyterian Church organized in 1853.

Today, the house continues to be maintained as a residence and is in good condition apart from some deferred maintenance. Despite several remodels over the years, including the addition of a north portico, much of its historic character remains.

The area where the farmhouse is located was recently rezoned so that a large section of agricultural land could be divided and a subdivision built. The current owners of the farmhouse plan to build themselves a home in the new subdivision and place the farmhouse and the 18 acres surrounding it up for sale. With the area rezoned, neighbors are concerned the farmhouse land would also be divided and the house demolished.