Encircled by a rugged, cliff-edged bay, this cedar-gabled homestead keeps a close eye on the wild Tasman Sea at the coastal edge of the working farm of Annandale, on the South Island’s Banks Peninsula. Offering what the estate’s owners affectionately refer to as ‘gumboot luxury’, this charming shack is no slouch: within its simple walls, there’s a soaking tub, an open fireplace and an expansive pool for the ultimate in secluded relaxation.