A singular achievement in modern coastal architecture, this oceanfront residence located within the private gated SeaDel community in North Bethany Beach was designed by Robert Gurney, FAIA — one of the most celebrated architects in the Mid-Atlantic — and stands as a landmark property in Delaware's luxury beach real estate market. Hovering above pristine Atlantic dunes, this six-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath architectural home offers unobstructed ocean views and a living experience that is genuinely irreplaceable. The home's minimalist exterior — a refined composition of fiber cement board, stucco, and wood — gives way to an interior defined by reclaimed walnut flooring, crisp white painted millwork, and the kind of meticulous detailing that elevates every surface. This is not a beach house. It is a work of art you live in. The chef's kitchen is outfitted with flat-panel white cabinetry and a full suite of Miele appliances, including a built-in coffee system. Fixtures throughout are sourced from Hans Grohe and Graff Designs — two benchmarks of luxury bath and kitchen hardware — ensuring every touchpoint reflects the home's uncompromising standard of finish. Engineered to maximize its oceanfront site, the home was constructed on twenty-two existing pilings plus eight new, expanding the building envelope in full compliance with DNREC coastal regulations — a configuration that cannot be replicated under today's code. Wood slat detailing on the south facade and lower levels draws in ocean breezes naturally, while the west-facing stairwell filters light without heat gain. The result is a home that feels as though it was conceived by the ocean itself. Indoor-outdoor living is seamless. Panoramic Atlantic Ocean views anchor every principal living space, and the boundary between the natural landscape and the interior dissolves entirely. For buyers seeking a Delaware beach home that transcends the ordinary — a true architect-designed oceanfront estate with irreplaceable design provenance — this is it.
Listed By
Agency Name: Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Agency Phone: 3022276767
Shown By
Agent Name: Manuel Ishkhanian
Agent Phone: (484) 832-2122
Agency Title: RealtyMark
Estimated Payment
$ 21,383.90 per month $18,906.19 Principal & Interest $0.00 Property Tax (data not provided by mls) $2,477.71 Homeowner's Insurance
40220 Sugar Hill Road | MLS# DESU2107880
This single family home located at 40220 Sugar Hill Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $8,495,000. This property was built in 2014 and has 6 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 partial baths with 4200 sq. ft. Sugar Hill Road is located in the SEA DEL ESTATES subdivision within the INDIAN RIVER school district. Search SEA DEL ESTATES real estate on mainlinemanny.realtymark.net today.