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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 offering a unique "paradise" lifestyle. This semi off-grid haven includes a two-bedroom house with character rimu and kauri details, plus a separate guest studio.

Set on native bush, it boasts a stream for drinking water and is near a swimming hole and boat launch. Located just minutes from Coromandel Town, this unique property has an asking price of $850,000 and offers potential for future expansion.

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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