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‘We kept looking for paradise, this is as close as we got’: Fairytale cottage looking for new owners

This charming cottage sits on half a hectare of land, including native forest.

Gill South
Last updated: 18 February 2026 | 4 min read
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Discover Laurelbank Cottage, a charming Coromandel property on half a hectare of native forest, just minutes from Coromandel Town. This semi-off-grid haven features a two-bedroom main house built with rimu and kauri, plus a separate studio for guests.

Enjoy crystal-clear stream water, a nearby swimming hole, and abundant birdlife including kiwi. With an asking price of $850,000, the property offers a unique lifestyle with potential to build an additional dwelling on the site.

The home has beautiful gardens.

And lots of outdoor living spaces.

The interior was hand-crafted in native hardwoods.

The cottage has lots of lovely detail, including this geometric window framing.

The living room has a beautiful parquet floor.

The cosy master bedroom.

The garden has been thoughtfully landscaped.

One of the fresh water swimming holes.

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Gill South Gill South
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