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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, reminiscent of the house in the film *The Roses*, is for sale. Located at 167C Sailors Grave Road, the property offers serene privacy and incredible views over Te Karo Bay.
Designed by its owners with a Japanese and Zen influence, the home features Sugi burnt wood and Otsumigaki plaster. Key features include two bedroom suites, an infinity pool, and a sunken conversation pit, all built to a high standard by JP Builders.
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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