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.
Save
Ask
Tour
Hide
Share
Listing Snapshot
Price
$7,950,000
Days On Site
164 Days
Bedrooms
6
Inside Area (SqFt)
4,200 sqft
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
0.25 Acres
Year Built
2014
MLS® Number
DESU2107880
Status
Active Under Contract
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$264.83 monthly
Sq Ft Source
Estimated
Friends & Family
React
Invite
Recent Activity
3 weeks ago
Status changed to Active Under Contract
3 weeks ago
Listing updated with changes from the MLS®
a month ago
Price changed to $7,950,000
5 months ago
Listing first seen on site
General Features
Acres
0.25
Direction Faces
West
Foundation
Other
Green Energy Efficient
Exposure/ShadeHVAC
Levels
Three Or More
Parking
Driveway
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Sewer
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances
Standard
SqFt Above
4200
SqFt Total
4200
Style
ContemporaryMid-Century Modern
Water Source
Public
Zoning
R
Interior Features
Appliances
Instant Hot Water
Cooling
Central AirGeothermal
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
1
Heating
GeothermalZoned
Laundry Features
Upper Level
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Save
Ask
Tour
Hide
Share
Exterior Features
Frontage
Waterfront
Lot Features
Irregular LotOtherCul-De-SacWaterfront
Pool Features
None
Roof
Flat
View
WaterOcean
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
Ocean FrontLake
Waterview
WaterOcean
Community Features
Accessibility Features
Accessible Elevator Installed
Association Amenities
Tennis Court(s)GatedJogging PathPlayground
Association Fee
$3178.0
Association Fee Frequency
Annually
MLS Area
Baltimore Hundred (31001)
School District
INDIAN RIVER
Schools
School District
INDIAN RIVER
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing courtesy of Monument Sotheby's International Realty