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PRICE $7,950,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 6
BATHS 4
HOME SIZE 4,200 sqft
LOT SIZE 10,890 sqft

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.

DAYS ON MARKET 21 LAST UPDATED 9/15/2026
TRACT SEA DEL ESTATES YEAR BUILT 2014
COMMUNITY Baltimore Hundred (31001) COUNTY SUSSEX
STATUS Conditional PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

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School District INDIAN RIVER

PRICE HISTORY
Prior to Aug 27, '26 $8,495,000
Aug 27, '26 - Today $7,950,000


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air, Geothermal
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Instant Hot Water
AREA Baltimore Hundred (31001)
FIREPLACE Yes
HEAT Geothermal, Zoned
HOA DUES 3178|Annually
LOT 0.25 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Cul-de-sac, Irregular Lot, Other, Waterfront
LOT DIMENSIONS 40.00 x 273.00
PARKING Driveway
POOL DESCRIPTION None
SEWER Public Sewer
STORIES 3+
STYLE Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
SUBDIVISION SEA DEL ESTATES
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION Water, Ocean
WATER Public
WATER ACCESS Atlantic Ocean
WATERFRONT Yes
WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION Ocean Front, Lake
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