ddMLS # DESU2107880
40220 sugar hill rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
$8,495,000
Single Family Home
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.
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Property Summary
Status:
Active
MLS #:
DESU2107880
Street Address:
40220 Sugar Hill Rd
City, State Zip:
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
County:
Sussex
Community:
Sea Del Estates
Type:
Single Family Home
Area:
4,200 Sq Ft
Price
$8,495,000
Beds:
6
Baths:
3 Full / 1 Half
Garage:
0
Year Built:
2014
# of Stories:
3
Style:
Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
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 Details
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms:
6
BATHROOMS
Bath - Full:
3
Bath - Half:
1
Total Baths:
4
OTHER ROOMS
Total Rooms:
0
Furnished:
No
Accessibility:
Elevator
Elevator:
Yes
Extra Unit:
Contemporary,Mid-Century Modern
HEATING & COOLING
Cooling:
Central A/C
Heating:
Zoned
Fireplace:
Yes
UTILITES
- Public
- Public Sewer
AMENITIES & COMMUNITY FEATURES
- Common Grounds
- Gated Community
- Jog/Walk Path
- Tennis Courts
- Tot Lots/Playground
- Water/Lake Privileges
POOL & SPA
Pool: None
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
Style:
Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
Floors:
3
Construction Type:
Pilings,Other
Exterior Type:
Mixed
Foundation:
Pilings,Other
Roofing:
Flat
EXTERIOR & LOT FEATURES
- Private Beach
Views:
Yes - Ocean
Lot Description:
Irregular, Other, Premium, Cul-de-sac
Lot Sq Ft:
10890
Lot Size:
40.00 x 273.00
WATERFRONT & WATER ACCESS
Waterfront Description:
Ocean
Waterfront:
Yes
GARAGE & PARKING:
# of Garage Spaces:
0
Parking:
Driveway
SCHOOL INFORMATION
School District:
Indian River
OTHER PROPERTY INFO
City:
Bethany Beach
Area:
Baltimore Hundred (31001)
Subdivision:
Sea Del Estates
In City Limits:
No
Map Section:
East of Rt 1
New Construction:
No
Historic Distict:
No
Last Price Change:
04/22/2026 11:54:17
# of Day on Market:
0 Days
FINANCE INFO
List Price:
$8,495,000
Annual Property Tax:
$0
HOA Fees:
$3,178 (Annually)
Condo Fees:
$0
LISTING FIRM
Listed By:
Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Firm Phone:
2147483647
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