BEDS6
BATHS3 full 1 partial
SQUARE FEET4,200
MLS#DESU2107880
STATUSACTIVE
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
SUBDIVISIONSEA DEL ESTATES
SCHOOLINDIAN RIVER
Property Description
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.
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Cooling: Central A/C
Fireplaces: 1
Fuel Type: Geo-thermal
Heating: Zoned
Home Style: Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
Lot Size: 0.25 Acres
Roof Type: Flat
Stories: 3.0
Year Built: 2014
Feature Descriptions
Accessibility: Elevator
Additional Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Community Amenities: Common Grounds, Gated Community, Jog/Walk Path, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground, Water/Lake Privileges
Days on Site: 14
Exterior: Mixed
Exterior: Private Beach
HOA Fee: $3178.00/Annually
Lake Name: Atlantic Ocean
Location: Oceanfront
Lot: Irregular, Other, Premium, Cul-de-sac
Lot Dimensions: 0.25 Acre(S)
Sewer: Public Sewer
Special View Info: Ocean
SQFT Above Finished: 4200
SQFT Total Finished: 4200
Structure Type: Detached
Water: Public
Water Access: Private Beach
Local Schools
School District: INDIAN RIVER
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Agency Phone: 3022276767
Shown By
Agency Title: RealtyMark
Agency Phone: 888-260-0400
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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 InsuranceChange Payment Information
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 www.realtymark.net today.