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.
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
Explore the spaces
A home that works at every level…
Kitchen & entertaining
Expansive kitchen, dining and living designed for serious entertaining and everyday family life.
Primary suite
Private upper-level retreat with dressing room, water outlook and verandah access.
Lower level
Self-contained with keypad entry, two bedrooms, small kitchen and wide garden verandah.
Arrival & presence
Upstairs lounge
Dining room
Property details
Home details at a glance
Property Type
Villa
Year built
c. 1905
Bedrooms
3+
Bathrooms
Land area
Floor area
Parking
Sale method
Rebuild details
Renovation details at a glance
Complete Rebuild
Home is, in essence, new
New HVAC, WINDOWS & DOORS
ducted, quiet A/C and heat
New Plumbing & Wiring
home automation
New Kitchen + Appliances
New Hardwood Floors
5 New Bathrooms
Integrated Lighting design
New Layout = Max Versatility
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
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.