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40220 SUGAR HILL ROAD BETHANY BEACH DE 19930
Price $ 8,495,000
Listing ID DESU2107880
Property Type Detached
County SUSSEX-DE
Neighborhood SEA DEL ESTATES
Beds 6
Baths 3 Full  1 Half
House Size 4200
Year Built 2014
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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Financial Information
List Price: $ 8495000
Property Features
Association Amenities: Common Grounds, Gated Community, Jog/Walk Path, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground, Water/Lake Privileges
Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Reserve Funds, Security Gate
Construction Materials: Mixed
Cooling: Central A/C
Exterior Features: Private Beach
Foundation Details: Other, Pilings
Heating: Zoned
Lot Features: Cul-de-sac, Irregular, Other, Premium
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Flat
Water Source: Public
Listed By:     Monument Sotheby's International Realty