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MLS: #DESU2107880, Listed By: Justin Noble, Monument Sotheby's International Realty, Source:Bright MLS

40220 Sugar Hill Road

BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
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Bed 6

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

SqFt4,200

Sqft

Acres0.25

Acre(Lot)

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 hou se. 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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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $8,495,000

AD Id : 78032855

MLS Id : DESU2107880

Beds : 6

Lot Size : 0.25 Acre

Living Area Size : 4,200

Year Built : 2014

County : SUSSEX

Subdivision: Sea Del Estates

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 6

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1
  • Roofing Information

    Flat
  • Interior Features

    Roof: Flat Appliances: Instant Hot Water Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Geothermal, Zoned Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Geothermal Water front: 1

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 2014 Building Area Total: 4200 Stories: 3 Frontage Length: 75 Pool Features: None Private Pool: No Water front Features: Ocean Front, Lake View: Water, Ocean Association Fee Frequency: Annually

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 40.00 x 273.00 Lot Size Acres: 0.25 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 10890 Lot Description: Irregular Lot, Other, Cul-De-Sac, Waterfront

    Property Information

    Subdivision: SEA DEL ESTATES Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 3413 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Direction Faces: West Levels: Three Or More Property Age: 12

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $8495000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 134-09.00-379.00

  • Parking Information

    Driveway
    Homeowners Association Information
    Has Association: Yes HOA: $3,178.00 Association Amenities: Tennis Court(s), Gated, Jogging Path, Playground

  • Location Information

    Direction: Off Rt 1 WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/11/2026 @ 01:16

MLS: DESU2107880 LISTED BY: Justin Noble, Monument Sotheby's International Realty 302-227-6767 SOURCE: Bright MLS

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