Presenting the perfect country house amid the peaceful landscape of Northern Tasmania, this magnificent property is surrounded by a botanical sanctuary.

One of Tasmania’s finest historic homesteads, Palmerston features an 1830’s one-and-a-half-storey Old Colonial Georgian house with grand Victorian and Edwardian editions. 

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"Palmerston is one of Northern Tasmania's truly remarkable historic estates, with a history spanning back to the 1830's," Dominic Romeo told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND.

"The approach to Palmerston is remarkably English and surrounded by some of Tasmania's most important cultural landscape - country lanes lined with hawthorn hedgerows, glimpses of Georgian houses and gardens across the rural farmland and the majestic Western Tiers."

"With its 10 acre established and structured historic gardens, a sense of calm overcomes you the moment you enter the gates of Palmerson," he explained. 

"The house has many grand formal and informal living spaces, all with views over the garden. Originally built in the mid 1830's and later extended in 1890, Palmerston was once owned by the Archer family. The house embodies both architectural heritage and timeless charm.”

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Cherished as a family home for generations, the homestead embodies both architectural heritage and timeless charm. The estate was originally granted to Thomas Palmer in the 1820’s. In 1838, Joseph Archer purchased the property, however, after he passed away, Palmerston was separated with 1908 acres to become the property of William Archer of Brickendon, Longford. 

In 1897 the property was sold to Septimus Nicholson for 5,350 pounds after a large mortgage on the property could not be managed due to an agricultural recession. At the time it was noted that “the homestead was a substantial brick building of 10 rooms exclusive of the kitchen and outbuildings”. 

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The 415sqm residence is entered via a deep verandah. Inside you are greeted by a floor plan that includes a library, bedroom, ensuite, wide hallway, huge sitting room, dining room, a smaller living room, and the estate office. The rear wing of the house includes service and domestic rooms which include the country kitchen, informal breakfast room, scullery, storage room, carport, and tool shed. This wing has access to the roof cavity which can be used for further rooms or storage. 

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The grand stairway leads to several bedrooms, bathroom, and storage rooms. A further staircase leads to the widow's walk with magnificent views across the garden, surrounding farmland, and the Great Western Tiers.

Many original features including fireplaces, stained glass, bay windows and window seats, high ceilings, sash windows, and wide floorboards have been retained throughout the homestead.

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The gardens at Palmerston are of botanical importance and interest. Of note is a very old Magnolia, Irish Strawberry Tree, Cotton Poplar, Japanese Maples, Ginko, Oaks, magnificent towering Sequoias and extensive hawthorn hedging. The multiple formal and informal garden rooms include orchards, private woodland gardens, herbaceous borders and flower beds, gateways, pathways, a huge circular pond, and lawn areas perfect for relaxing and listening to the abundance of bird calls and the running waters of the rivulet. 

The garden is serviced by a new pop-up, timed irrigation system, and riparian water rights from the Poatina Scheme/Rivulet. All power is underground and there are 3 x 26,000 litre water tanks servicing the garden and 1 x 26,000 tank with town water for the house. Outbuildings include the gardeners cottage, potting sheds, extensive compost areas, machinery, pump and service sheds, and an enormous indoor heated pool.

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Palmerston is located at the foothills of the Great Western Tiers in Northern Tasmania, offering breathtaking views when snow covers the range in winter. The agricultural township of Cressy, known as Tasmania’s Trout Capital, is only a 14km drive. Town services include the award-winning Rustic Bakehouse and Cafe, Cressy High School, Ringwood Hotel and IGA. Longford is 25km away, Launceston 50km, and Launceston Airport 40km.

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To arrange a private inspection or enquire about a price guide phone or email Dominic Romeo of Dominic Romeo Historic Property via the contact form below. 

To view the listing or for more information click here. 

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