Ep 7. Down the Shore

In the seventh episode of season 1 of Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation, titled "Down the Shore," viewers get to follow a couple as they search for the perfect beachfront property in Ocean City, New Jersey. With a budget of $350,000, they hope to find a home that they can make their own and turn into the perfect vacation retreat for themselves and their family.

The episode starts with the couple, Jeff and Janine, discussing their wish list for their ultimate beachfront property. They want a home that is close to the boardwalk, has plenty of indoor and outdoor space, and is big enough to host their extended family. They also want a home that they can renovate and update to suit their tastes.

Their first stop on their property hunt is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house that is just a few blocks from the beach. The house has a great outdoor space, with a large deck and backyard, but the inside of the home needs some work. The walls are wallpapered with dated patterns, and the kitchen and bathrooms need to be completely remodeled. Despite the work, Jeff and Janine are impressed with the size of the home and the outdoor space, and they make an offer well below the asking price.

Their second stop is a large, four-bedroom, three-bathroom home that is located right on the beach. The home has high ceilings and plenty of natural light, but the layout is choppy, and the bedrooms are small. The home also needs a lot of work, including a new roof and HVAC system. Although the couple loves the location and the potential of the home, they ultimately decide that the amount of work needed is too much to take on.

Next, Jeff and Janine visit a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home that is located just a few blocks from the beach. The home has a modern, open floor plan and a large outdoor deck. Although the home is move-in ready, Jeff and Janine feel that it is too small for their family and decide to pass.

Their final stop is a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home that is located right on the beach. The home has an incredible view of the ocean and has a great outdoor space, including a large deck and backyard. The inside of the home needs some work, including updating the kitchen and bathrooms and replacing the carpets. Despite the work needed, Jeff and Janine fall in love with the home and decide to make an offer close to the asking price.

After their offer is accepted, Jeff and Janine dive into the renovation process. They start by updating the kitchen, which includes adding new countertops and stainless steel appliances. They also replace the dated wallpaper with fresh paint and install new floors throughout the home. In addition, they give the bathrooms a complete makeover, including installing new tile and replacing the fixtures. They also add a new outdoor shower to make it easier to clean off sand after a day at the beach.

Throughout the renovation process, Jeff and Janine face a number of challenges, including a leaking roof and unexpected plumbing issues. Despite these setbacks, the couple is able to stay on budget and complete their renovation on time.

In the end, Jeff and Janine are thrilled with their newly renovated beachfront home. The home has everything they were looking for, including plenty of indoor and outdoor space and a great location right on the beach. They are excited to spend many summers with their family and friends in their dream vacation home.