Waiheke’s only private island estate – a place to create your legacy

Welcome to 40 Rothschild Terrace, Waiheke Island – a property unlike any other in New Zealand. Set upon a commanding coastal position with private islands, sweeping sea views, and a legacy of heritage ownership, this estate represents the pinnacle of exclusivity.

Opportunities to secure a property of this scale, privacy, and significance come along once in a generation if at all. This is not just a residence, but a rare legacy holding, a true one of one offering where natural beauty and lifestyle freedom converge.

For those seeking more than a home, for those seeking a statement, a sanctuary, and a legacy, Rothschild Terrace stands alone.

A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity

Expansive 4.95 Hectares | Riparian Rights

Aerial map of Waiheke Island showing boundary lines, low tide walking path, vineyard, building platform, Kauri villa, historic jetty, and surrounding water bodies including Te Whau Bay and Okuwa Bay, with labels and explanations for each feature.

Private Islands | Vineyard

Sales Method: Expressions of Interest
Status: International Market
Viewing: Contact agent to schedule a private or video tour, available 7-days
Caleb Paterson - Principal
Paterson Luxury Real Estate
+64 22 631 7786
caleb@patersonluxury.co.nz

ESTATE

LEGACY

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

4.9ha of premium Waiheke coastline with full riparian rights across the main beach and half the neighbouring beach.
2 conservation islands and two additional islets, with a natural low-tide walkway.
Four-bedroom, two-bathroom villa built in 1896, restored with authentic period detailing
2ha of certified organic Syrah, Malbec, Chardonnay, and Merlot.
Launch and land directly from your beach in any tide or season.

Aerial view of a small, lush, tree-covered island in clear turquoise water, with a narrow strip of rocky shoreline connecting it to a larger landmass in the background.

Perfect for private gatherings, events, or large-scale entertaining.
12 minutes to Oneroa, 7 minutes to ferry, 35 minutes by helicopter to Auckland.
Paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, and deep-water fishing metres from shore.
Full-day sun exposure, shown in a detailed sun map.

A heron perched on a wooden piling in a calm water body during sunset with a silhouette of a distant shoreline and sailboats in the background.

A sailboat floating on calm water with a hillside covered in trees and houses in the background, and remnants of old wooden pilings in the foreground.

LEGACY BUILDER

Develop a new residence or luxury lodge with panoramic views to Auckland.
Opportunity to restore a private jetty for deep-water access.
Reinstate the private mooring directly off your beachfront.
Space for dedicated marine or aviation facilities.

A man and child wading in the shallow water of a beach, with a green island and trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

Expand as a premium wedding or private event venue.
Convert villa or add guest lodgings for luxury stays.
Increase production or create an on-site cellar door.
Enhance the historic four-bedroom kauri villa with a carefully designed extension that blends heritage architecture with modern luxury. Create expansive new living spaces, add guest suites or a master wing, and open the home even further to the estate’s sweeping beachfront and vineyard views — ensuring the villa remains the centrepiece of your family’s legacy for generations to come.

View from a porch overlooking a river with sailboats and a distant shoreline, with potted plants on either side and a gravel pathway leading to the water.

Aerial view of a scenic harbor with labeled locations including Sky Tower, Mount Rangitoto, Sea Link Ferry Terminal, Kennedy Point Vineyard, and 40 Rothschild Terrace area, featuring green landscapes, water, and numerous sailboats.