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40220 Sugar Hill Rd, 
Bethany Beach, DE 19930

$8,495,000


6

Beds


4

Baths


4,200

Sq Ft


Single Family

Active

Listed by

Justin Noble

Monument Sotheby'S International Realty, (302) 227-6767, justin.healy@msir.net

Last updated:

May 20, 2026, 01:44 PM

MLS#

DESU2107880

Source:

BRIGHTMLS

About This Home

40220 Sugar Hill Rd

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.

Home Facts

Single Family

4 Baths

6 Bedrooms

Built in 2014

Price Summary

8,495,000

$2,022 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

DESU2107880

Last Updated:

May 20, 2026, 01:44 PM

Added:

15 day(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

6

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

4

Full Bathrooms:

3

Interior

Living Area:

4,200 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern

Building Area:

4,200 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

2014


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

10,890


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$8,495,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$2,022 per Sq. Ft.

Source:BRIGHTMLS
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