Ep 9. Lakeside Lounging on Lake Gaston
- TVG
- May 20, 2017
Lakeside Lounging on Lake Gaston takes the viewers on a journey to a beautiful lakefront property located in North Carolina. The owners are on the hunt for a vacation home that they can renovate and turn into an idyllic vacation destination for their family and friends.
The couple, who are avid water sports enthusiasts, have been dreaming about purchasing a lakefront property for years. They are thrilled with the location of the property, which comes with its own dock and a stunning view of Lake Gaston.
The real estate agent shows the couple three different properties, each with its unique features and challenges. The first house, although it has a fantastic location, needs a lot of work and would require a considerable investment to make it livable. The second house is already renovated, but it is over budget, and the couple would need to sacrifice some of the features they want in a vacation home. The third house is a fixer-upper, but with a little bit of elbow grease, it could become the perfect vacation destination.
After some contemplation, the couple decides to go with the third option—a fixer-upper. They believe that they can work with its existing structure and create the perfect vacation home to their liking. The house requires multiple renovations, including knocking down walls, updating the kitchen and bathrooms, and replacing all the flooring.
The couple plans to make the most of their lakefront property by adding a variety of outdoor activities. They decide to build a fire pit by the lake so that they can enjoy s'mores with their family and friends. They also plan to purchase kayaks, paddleboards, and jet skis so that they can enjoy the water activities that Lake Gaston has to offer.
Throughout the episode, the couple works closely with their contractor to ensure that their vision for their vacation home is executed correctly. They spend countless hours at hardware stores picking out materials, fixtures, and appliances for their new home.
One of the highlights of the episode is when the couple gets to see their newly renovated kitchen. They are thrilled with how it turned out and cannot wait to host their family and friends for a dinner party.
The episode ends with the couple enjoying their newly renovated lakefront property. They are thrilled that they were able to turn their dream of owning a lakeside vacation home into a reality. They love their home's new features, such as the open-concept living area, the updated kitchen and bathrooms, and the outdoor fire pit. The couple's family and friends enjoy playing games on the lawn, barbecuing by the lake, and soaking up the sun on their dock.
Overall, Lakeside Lounging on Lake Gaston is an entertaining and informative episode of Lakefront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. The couple's journey from searching for a lakefront property to renovating it into their dream vacation home is inspiring and engaging. The episode shows how with determination and hard work, anyone can turn a fixer-upper into the perfect vacation destination.