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Homestead with ‘6 star’ garden of international significance seeks new custodian

The stunning Greenhaugh Gardens at 914 Napier Road, in Whakarongo, Palmerston North, is for sale.

Kylie Klein Nixon
Last updated: 4 December 2025 | 4 min read
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The historic Greenhaugh Estate in Palmerston North is seeking a new custodian. This eight-hectare property features a meticulously restored four-bedroom Victorian homestead built from native totara.

Its main attraction is the Garden of International Significance, developed over decades into a "6 star" masterpiece. The garden includes a wisteria walk, rose-covered pergolas, and dozens of iris varieties. This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of New Zealand's horticultural heritage and put your own mark on it.

The estate sits on eight hectares.

The three giraffes were brought back from Africa.

The gardens took 10 years to create.

The garden is recognised as a Garden of International Significance.

The home was built in 1874.

The home retains many original features.

The house has also been updated for modern living.

The large family kitchen is connected to the gardens through large windows and French doors.

The home has four bedrooms.

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