40220 SUGAR HILL RD, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
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Listed by Justin Noble • Monument Sotheby's International Realty
$ 8,495,000
Est. payment | /mo

6 Beds

4 Baths

4,200 SqFt


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$ 8,495,000
Est. payment | /mo
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6 Beds

4 Baths

4,200 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Coming Soon

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,200 sqft

Price per Sqft $2,022

Subdivision Sea Del Estates

MLS Listing ID DESU2107880

Style Contemporary,Mid-Century Modern

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

HOA Fees $3,178/ann

HOA Y/N Y

Abv Grd Liv Area 4,200

Year Built 2014

Available Date 2026-05-01

Lot Size 10,890 Sqft

Acres 0.25

Lot Dimensions 40.00 x 273.00

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BRIGHT

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.

Location

State DE

County Sussex

Area Baltimore Hundred (31001)

Zoning R

Direction West

Rooms

Main Level Bedrooms 2

Interior

Hot Water Instant Hot Water

Heating Zoned

Cooling Central A/C

Fireplaces Number 1

Inclusions Furniture can be included with favorable terms

Fireplace Y

Heat Source Geo-thermal

Laundry Upper Floor

Exterior

Amenities Available Common Grounds, Gated Community, Jog/Walk Path, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground, Water/Lake Privileges

Water Access Y

Water Access Desc Private Beach

View Ocean

Roof Type Flat

Accessibility Elevator

Garage N

Building

Lot Description Irregular, Other, Premium, Cul-de-sac

Story 3

Foundation Pilings, Other

Above Ground Finished SqFt 4200

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Indian River

Others

HOA Fee Include Common Area Maintenance,Reserve Funds,Security Gate

Senior Community No

Tax ID 134-09.00-379.00

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 4200

Special Listing Condition Standard

Bright MLS (BMLS)
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Jen Ward
Jen Ward

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+1(410) 627-5961 | jen@jenwardrealtor.com

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