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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 in the movie *The Roses*, is for sale on Pumpkin Hill. The property offers breathtaking views over Te Karo Bay (Sailors Grave Beach).

The home features a unique Zen and Japanese-inspired design, incorporating Sugi (burnt wood) and Otsumigaki (clay/lime plaster). Built by JP Builders, it includes two bedroom suites, an infinity pool, and a sunken conversation pit.

Marketed by Richardsons, this high-quality property is accepting 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