40220 Sugar Hill Road, Bethany Beach, Delaware

Sea Del Modern

40220 Sugar Hill Road, Bethany Beach, DE

  • CA$10,718,142
  • 6 BEDS
  • 3+1 BATHS
  • 10,890 sq.ft. Land

Sea Del Modern

40220 Sugar Hill Road, Bethany Beach, DE

  • CA$10,718,142
  • 6 BEDS
  • 3+1 BATHS
  • 10,890 sq.ft. Land

Key Facts

  • MLS® #: DESU2107880
  • Property ID: SIRC3321956
  • Original Price: USD 8,495,000
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Detached
  • Lot Size¹: 10,890 sq.ft.
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 3+1

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.

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  • Justin Noble

    O. 3028977499

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Location

40220 Sugar Hill Road, Bethany Beach, Delaware, 19930 United States

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Marketed By

Monument Sotheby's International Realty
26 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Bethany Beach, Delaware, 19930
United States

3025391033

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¹Square footage refers to the total area of living space within a residential structure or the property lot size. All information regarding lot or house size is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and must be verified by the purchaser. Measurement definitions may vary by region.
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