1393 Saundridge Road, Cressy, Tas 7302

Northern Tasmania has some of the most extant nineteenth century cultural landscape in Australia. The region around Cressy is no exception with the surrounding landscape recognised as beautiful and symbolically Arcadian with its country lanes, hawthorn hedgerows and glimpses of Georgian houses and gardens viewed across the rural farmland. This is the ideal we are all looking for in that perfect country house.

And that arcadian tranquility and sense of calm overcomes you the moment you arrive at the entry gates of Palmerston. Nestled on 10 acres of beautifully structured and established gardens, Palmerston is one of Tasmania’s finest historic homesteads featuring an 1830’s one-and-a-half-storey Old Colonial Georgian house with grand Victorian and Edwardian editions. Cherished as a family home for generations, the homestead embodies both architectural heritage and timeless charm. It is truly the family country house we all dream about, grand weekend escape, or residence with commercial tourism applications.

Palmerston 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”. Today it is a magnificent property surrounded by a botanical sanctuary.

The 415m2 residence is entered via a deep verandah. Inside you are greeted to 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. 

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.

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

Whether Palmerston House is your next family home, grand weekend country house or an exclusive accommodation venture – it offers an exciting and unparalleled opportunity to own a remarkable historic residence and garden in some of the most beautiful cultural landscape in Northern Tasmania. 

Palmerston is the arcadian tranquility we are all seeking in the perfect country house!

For a private inspection or further details contact Dominic Romeo
0438500277
[email protected]
www.historicproperty.com.au

DISCLAIMER: All dimensions are approximate only. Particulars given are for general information only and do not constitute any representation on the part of the Vendor or Agent. All prospective buyers must undertake their own due diligence.