Fantasy Homes by the Sea Revived for UKTV’s Really

UKTV has commissioned a reboot of Fantasy Homes by the Sea for its free-to-air channel Really.

Hosted by Michelle Ackerley, each episode of the rebooted series will see a pair of property buyers taken to the seaside to look at homes. This time around, they’ll also see homes that are rented out by the owners, giving them insight into how much of a profit they could earn if they decided to rent their property.

The series will also offer handy tips on the best locations to fulfill any seaside home-owning dreams. The series is co-produced by Kalooki Pictures and Hat Trick Productions.

Ackerley said, “I’m absolutely thrilled to be presenting the new series of Fantasy Homes by the Sea. I’ve always been passionate about redesigning properties and home is truly where my heart is. Finding the perfect place to live is such an important thing in anybody’s life and to have the opportunity to help people find their dream home is just fantastic. The sea air and having a peek into the millionaire mansions will certainly be highlights too!”

Kirsty Hanson, commissioning editor for Really, added, “We can’t wait to bring back Fantasy Homes by the Sea with a fresh look and feel. In recent years, the interest in holiday rentals has surged, so we feel this new series will give viewers an insight into how they too can be part of this lucrative market or transform their lifestyle with a move to the seaside.”

Adam Collings, the general manager for W and Really, commented, “Property shows are a firm favorite for Really viewers, so we are very excited to be bringing back Fantasy Homes by the Sea and are looking forward to having Michelle Ackerley as the new host. Property is one of Really’s key genres and I’m delighted to be growing it with Michelle and a fresh approach to this fantastic format.”

Jane Lush, an executive producer on the series, remarked, “We’re delighted to be making a brand-new and refreshed series of Fantasy Homes by the Sea. Focusing on the gorgeous British seaside, our property hunters discover what gems they could buy on the coast. Our audience has always loved its beautiful backdrop, homes galore, stunning vistas and dreamy lifestyle that we all hanker after. And leading our house hunters this series is the incredibly talented Michelle Ackerley, who we think is the perfect presenter.”