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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
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A stunning clifftop home in Tairua, Coromandel, is for sale, drawing comparisons to the house in *The Roses* movie. This property features a unique Japanese-inspired design resembling a sea wave, using Sugi burnt wood and stone cladding.
Built by JP Builders, the home includes two bedroom suites, an infinity-edge pool, and polished concrete floors overlooking Te Karo Bay. It is being sold by Richardsons real estate, with the vendors 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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