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MLS® DESU2107880

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 4200 sqft
Garage 
Taxes 
Days Active 17
Lot Size 
Approx. Age 2014
Avg. Price Per Sqft $2,022
MLS® Number DESU2107880

Property Address: 40220 Sugar Hill Rd, BETHANY BEACH, DE, 19930-3413

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

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.
MLS® NumberDESU2107880
Laundry LevelUpper
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage
Exterior
Garage
Approx. Age2014
Basement
DrivewayDriveway
Garage Spaces
Heat
A/C
Heating Fuel

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Price History

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For Sale

Apr 22, 2026List Date
$8,495,000List Price

Home Appraisal

This property is estimated to sell between: $3,879,000 and $10,803,000.
Similar properties in this area sold on average for: $3,879,566
Expected to sell in 28 days. Similar properties sold in 45 days. This home has been on eXp Realty for 17 days.

The estimated sale price does not take into account many variables such as recent renovations, type of appliances, school district etc. To get a more accurate estimate please contact agent.

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40220 Sugar Hill Rd, Bethany Beach, DE

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