Roseville has had five owners since 1910, with the Georgian-style farmhouse believed to have been built around 1880. The magnificent pine trees lining the front fence have stood here since the early days of the property and remain one of its most recognisable features.​

The sunken garden was created by former owner Geoff Kane around 1990, and many of the mature trees throughout the grounds were planted during his time at Roseville.​

Over the past 15 years, Tony Duke has continued to develop and enhance the gardens, expanding the landscape and establishing two orchards containing cherries, apples and peaches. He has also planted thousands of bulbs throughout the garden beds, along with roses, irises, dahlias, japonicas, daphne and erica, creating year-round colour and interest.​

The gardens thrive in rich basalt soil, improved over many years with organic mulch sourced from the property and recycled green waste from the Armidale region. This mulch helps retain moisture, suppress weeds and improve soil health, reducing weeding requirements by up to 90 per cent.

Roseville is fortunate to have a natural spring running through the property and a well that draws water from a depth of approximately 60 feet. During wetter months, excess water is pumped into storage tanks, providing a valuable reserve during dry periods.

Today, Roseville begins a new chapter with Jaime Garrick and Tony's daughter, Suzy, now calling the property home. Although Tony has officially handed over the keys, he remains very much a part of Roseville, continuing to share his knowledge, experience and passion for the gardens. Together, they are committed to preserving the beauty and character of the property while maintaining the high standards that have been established over the past 15 years And, of course, there are now a few Highland cows joining the Roseville story as well.​

We hope you enjoy exploring the gardens and discovering the plants, trees and seasonal displays that make the New England region such a special place to live and visit.