From the very beginning, Mount Verde set out to do things differently and carefully crafted a vibrant, welcoming community from farmland. Designed with the importance of maintaining the natural beauty of its surroundings while ensuring the perfect blend of land use and local wildlife.
History
How Our Community Began
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1890s
The Mackenzie Brothers
In the 1890s, the pioneering Mackenzie Brothers from Cramond, formed Town Hill Wattle Company in Hilton, with the express purpose of growing Wattle.
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1970
Garlick Timbers
Mr Phil Garlick, in 1970, purchased 1900ha and established Garlick Timbers. 136ha of Garlick Timbers was sold and Garlington Estate was conceptualised in 2003.
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2005
Mount Verde is Born
In September 2005, the remaining Garlick Timbers farm was purchased by IR Voigts Pty Ltd – a subsidiary of the Voigts Group. Mount Verde, a total of 2500ha, was established by Mount Verde (PTY) Ltd consolidating the remainder of Garlick Timbers farm and other neighbouring farms, this is Mount Verde.