345 Dangarsleigh Road Armidale, 2350 NSW

Historic Palmerston – An Exceptional Rural Estate, Guest House, Vineyard & Events Destination

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Historic Palmerston is an exceptional rural holding combining heritage, luxury accommodation, commercial viticulture, events and productive agricultural land, located on the outskirts of Armidale in the highly regarded New England region of NSW.

Comprising approximately 211 hectares (521 acres), Palmerston presents a rare opportunity to acquire a diversified rural estate incorporating a magnificent historic homestead, established guest house and events business, commercial vineyard, cellar door, solar farm and productive grazing country. Held by only three owners over approximately 130 years, the property is steeped in history, with its impressive homestead designed by renowned pastoral architect Horbury Hunt and completed in 1911.

Ideally located approximately 4km from Armidale CBD, 20km from Uralla, 35km from Guyra and 110km from Tamworth, Palmerston combines the appeal of a substantial rural holding with convenient access to regional services and amenities.

Key Features include:

• Historic Homestead – An outstanding Horbury Hunt-designed residence featuring seven elegant guest suites, each with an ensuite and garden views. Five suites include spa or claw-foot baths, complemented by a grand Great Hall with open fireplace, restaurant, breakfast room, commercial kitchen and additional seperate four bedroom staff accomodation, with independent living and bathroom.

• Events – A permanent marquee accommodates up to 200 standing guests or 120 seated for dinner, while the open-air concert venue can accommodate approximately 8,000 guests.

• Cool-Climate Vineyard & Cellar Door – Approximately 12 hectares of established vineyard featuring Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Semillon, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. The original brick stables have been converted into Petersons Cellar Door, incorporating wine retail, function facilities and a separate kitchen and catering area.

• Productive Grazing Country –Subdivided into 12 main paddocks and featuring rich volcanic black basalt soils and improved Phalaris-based pastures. Suitable for cattle and sheep grazing, stud operations and fodder cropping, with an estimated carrying capacity of 100 breeding cows or 2,000 sheep.

• Excellent Water Security – Eight above-ground dams, two wells, an equipped bore with solar-powered pump and connection to Armidale town water, servicing the homestead, vineyard and farm paddocks.

• Commercial Solar Farm – A 300-panel solar installation established in 2021 under a 20-year contract, providing additional income through rental and commercial maintenance fees.

• Improvements – Original gatehouse, staff accommodation, stud cattle facilities, sale barn, stud bull shed, shearing shed, machinery shed and hay shed. Magnificent established gardens and heritage-listed Hawthorn hedges complement the historic homestead.

• Future Subdivision Potential – Located approximately 4km from Armidale CBD and surrounded by rural residential development, Palmerston offers potential for future subdivision, subject to planning controls, minimum lot sizes, heritage restrictions and relevant approvals. The property is zoned RU4 Primary Production – Small Lots.

Sale Details:

Palmerston is offered for sale via Expressions of Interest, with tenders closing Wednesday 9th December 2026 at 12:00 noon.

The property is offered as a whole, with the opportunity to include furniture and garden plant and equipment within the homestead. Purchasers may also consider acquiring the standing grape crop and/or processed wine product.

Inspections: By appointment only.

A detailed Information Memorandum is available on request.

Expressions of Interest

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