2 Galatea Terrace  ·  Herne Bay, Auckland

Timeless villa design, modern home functionality and intelligence.

A completely renovated heritage villa, redesigned for warmth, privacy, entertaining and exceptional day-to-day living.

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Downstairs lounge with private kitchenette suits entertaining, multi-generational living, and other uses
Expansive kitchen with water views suits entertaining and multi-generational living

2 Galatea offers something rarely found in a heritage Auckland home: timeless architectural presence with the comfort and modern functionality of a new contemporary home.

Carefully reconstructed and quietly sophisticated, it brings together garden connection, water outlook, generous entertaining spaces and exceptional flexibility for family, guests or extended stays.

What sets this home apart?

Heritage, comprehensively reimagined

Restored villa re-imagined from the ground up with new 'everything': HVAC including underfloor heating, home automation, comprehensive lighting design and double-glazed windows.

A quiet corner, close to everything

Low-traffic Herne Bay position with low neighbouring buildings, easy water access and a strong sense of residential privacy.

Entertaining at scale

Expansive kitchen with two ovens, two dishwashers, three sinks, incredible storage options and seamless indoor-outdoor flow to the verandah.

Unusual versatility below

Self-contained lower level with its own entry, kitchenette, two bedrooms, two bathrooms + a detached studio/bedroom with full bath.

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A home that works at every level…

Property details

Home details at a glance

Property Type

Villa

Year built

c. 1905

Bedrooms

3+

Bathrooms

5

Land area

817m²

Floor area

397m²

Parking

1.5 car garage + on street parking

Sale method

By negotiation

Rebuild details

Renovation details at a glance

Complete Rebuild

Feb 2021 - Oct 2023
Home is, in essence,  new

New HVAC, WINDOWS & DOORS

Underfloor heating + 
ducted, quiet A/C and heat

New Plumbing & Wiring

All wiring/plumbing replaced + 
home automation

New Kitchen + Appliances

WOLF ovens/stove, Miele DWs, SubZero and Liebherr fridges

New Hardwood Floors

Prime-grade, engineered oak floors everywhere but kitchen and baths

5 New Bathrooms

Floor-to-ceiling tile, walk-in showers, Kallista tapware

Integrated Lighting design

Cove lighting with select fixtures inside and out, all automated

New Layout = Max Versatility

House suits families, multi-gen living, overseas buyers and more
A modern dining room with a white table and eight white chairs. Large windows and glass door let in natural light. There is a vase with dried leaves on the table. Light wood flooring and recessed lighting create a bright, airy atmosphere.
A modern bedroom with a large, light-colored bed, multiple pillows, a side table with books and a lamp, and large glass doors opening to a lush green yard with trees.
Open-concept living room with staircase and modern decor, including beige sofas, a glass coffee table, artwork, and large windows letting in natural light.
A view through a white front door with glass panels into a brightly lit interior hallway with light wood flooring, white walls, a black console table, and a decorative vase with branches.
A porch with white wooden flooring and white railing, decorated with a round table and four gray cushioned chairs, with a view of trees and a house roof in the background.
Aerial view of a residential neighborhood near a large body of water during sunset with clear blue sky.

Neighbourhood & lifestyle

Quietly placed,
remarkably connected.

Set on a quiet corner between Bella Vista Drive and Galatea Terrace, the home sits within easy reach of the water, local reserves, beaches, parks, schools, Ponsonby Road, Westhaven Marina and the city beyond.

Walk to the water in ~10 minutes

Bella Vista and Marine Parade reserves nearby

Westhaven Marina within easy reach

Approximately 30 minutes to the airport

Explore the neighbourhood
Aerial view of a residential neighborhood by a large body of water, with houses, trees, and streets in the foreground and hills in the background.

Frequently asked

Common questions

Who would this property suit?

Buyers seeking heritage character paired with the comfort and functionality of a newer build — particularly those valuing entertaining, multigenerational living or a premium Herne Bay base.

What schools are nearby?

A number of schools are within a 30-min drive including Auckland Grammar School, Baradene College of the Sacred Heart, St Cuthbert’s College and several others.

Does this home qualify for purchase under New Zealand's AIP Visa program?

Yes, it does. The AIP Visa program requires the value of any home purchased through the program to be $5 million NZD or more.

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