40220 SUGAR HILL RD, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
- 6 beds |
- 4 baths |
- 4,200 sqft
Single-Family Home 
Built in 2014 
0.25acre lot
—— car garage 
$2,023/sqft 
Listed 14 days ago
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.
- Listing Status:
- Active
- Date Added:
- May 8, 2026
- Data Last Updated:
- May 20, 2026 at 7:16AM
- Listing Office:
- Monument Sotheby's International Realty : 3022276767
- Listing Agent:
- Justin Noble : 3028977499
- MLS ID:
- DESU2107880
- General: Private BeachAbove GradeBelow Grade
- Style: ContemporaryMid-Century Modern
- Roofing: Flat
- General: Mixed3PilingsOther
- HOA Amenities: Common GroundsGated CommunityJog/Walk PathTennis CourtsTot Lots/PlaygroundWater/Lake PrivilegesCommon Area MaintenanceReserve FundsSecurity Gate3178.0Annually
- Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
- School District: INDIAN RIVER
- County: SUSSEX-DE
- Zoning: R134-09.00-379.00
- View: Ocean
- Waterfront: 75
- Water: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Source: BRIGHT_MAIN
- Exclusions: Personal Items
This listing courtesy of Justin Noble , Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Monthly Payment
- Principal & Interest $
- Property Taxes $
- Home Insurance $
- VA Funding Fee $
