HGTV plans How Close Can I Beach for fantasy home programming block
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Michelle Clancy
| 21 February 2018

With its top-rated Sunday fantasy lifestyle programming in the US attracting more than 18 million total viewers to date in 2018, cable network HGTV will add a new title to the roster: How Close Can I Beach?

The 13-episode series will follow buyers who tour coastal towns in hopes of finding the perfect beachside home. These potential homeowners will see drastic differences in space, amenities and views the homes offer, depending on the proximity to the shore. After careful consideration of the options, families will decide on their dream home, whether it’s right on the beach or a few blocks away.

“HGTV’s fantasy lifestyle content continues to deliver strong ratings for the network and that sparked the inspiration to add How Close Can I Beach? to the mix,” said John Feld, SVP of programming at HGTV, DIY Network and Great American Country. “Millions tune in each Sunday night to see people just like them fulfil the dream of buying a home in a gorgeous location.”

In addition to How Close Can I Beach?, HGTV will continue to air fresh episodes of existing hit series on Sunday nights. Beach Hunters showcases buyers who travel to exquisite seaside destinations to find their dream homes on the sand; Beachfront Bargain Hunt helps families search for a sanctuary in the sand without breaking the bank; Caribbean Life follows potential buyers as they tour houses near white sandy beaches in hopes of finding an affordable tropical home; and Island Life follows families as they tour beautiful stateside islands, such as Long Beach, New York and San Juan Island in Washington State.

Also, in Lakefront Bargain Hunt, home seekers set out to find affordable lakeside living, while Mexico Life features homebuyers as they search for a private oceanside paradise along the Mexican coastlines.