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40220 Sugar Hill Rd,

Bethany Beach, DE $8,495,000

$8,495,000

Bed: 6
Bath: 3½
Sqft: 4,200
Acre: 0.25

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.

Facts & Features
MLS® # DESU2107880
Price $8,495,000
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3.50
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Square Footage 4,200
Acres 0.25
Year Built 2014
Type Single Family
Sub-Type Detached
Style Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
Status Active
Community Information
Address 40220 Sugar Hill Rd
Area Baltimore Hundred
Subdivision SEA DEL ESTATES
City Bethany Beach
County SUSSEX-DE
State DE
Zip Code 19930
Within City Limits No
Sussex Delaware Quadrant East of Rt 1
Amenities
View Ocean
Is Waterfront Yes
Waterfront Ocean
Interior
Heating Zoned
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 1
Stories 3
Has Basement No
Exterior
Exterior Features Private Beach
Lot Description Irregular, Other, Premium, Cul-de-sac
Roof Flat
Construction Mixed
Foundation Pilings, Other
School Information
District INDIAN RIVER
Additional Information
Date Listed May 6th, 2026
Days on Market 12
Zoning R
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No
HOA Fees 3178
HOA Fees Freq. Annually
Listing Details
Office Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Contact Info (302) 227-6767
Contact Agent
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