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The beautiful coastal house from The Roses movie does exist, or one very like it – in Tairua, Coromandel!

Japanese-inspired clifftop home for sale in Tairua, Coromandel

20 October 2025

Gill South
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A stunning Tairua clifftop home, reminiscent of the house from the movie *The Roses*, is for sale. Designed by its owner with Japanese and Zen inspiration, the property at 167C Sailors Grave Road overlooks Te Karo Bay.

Key features include an infinity pool, two bedroom suites, and unique materials like Sugi burnt wood. Built by JP Builders, it offers serene privacy just 10 minutes from town. Richardsons is marketing the property, considering offers over $4.5 million.

Curved lines and sea views

Set amongst the Coromandel bush, the property overlooks Te Karo Bay (Sailors Grave Beach)

The designer kitchen connects to the dining and lounge area, all separated by a soaring, ceiling-high schist stone gas fire chimney

A view from the bedroom that's hard to beat

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Gill South Gill South
Business and property journalist