BEACH & BAY COTTAGE TOUR SNEAK PEEK #1

Glass-Fronted Beachside Haven

After vacationing in the area for many years the owner’s dream of having their own home here became a reality with the purchase of a bay front lot in South Bethany. They worked with local architect Scott Edmonston to design a modern, light-filled home incorporating panoramic views of the neighboring marshland. Mission accomplished! Views of water, wildlife and sunsets abound on every level. “It’s like living in a different landscape painting every day!” proclaims the owner.

The main floor is bathed in light from a massive bank of south facing two story windows that capture sweeping views of the wetlands from every vantage point. A central steel and glass staircase, highlighted by the streaming light as it rises to the soaring two story ceiling, provides a natural separation between the comfy living room and the sleek kitchen and dining areas. Double sliders fully open to a side deck for additional indoor/outdoor entertaining space. The primary bedroom and an adjoining office complete the main floor. Upstairs a glass-fronted catwalk faces the window bank and leads to three ensuite bedrooms and a wet bar. A rooftop deck lies above with 360 degree views of the entire area.

The interior of the house is designed for easy maintenance with water-friendly concrete floors on the lower and main levels and luxury vinyl plank flooring upstairs. White walls are warmed by wood-like ceramic accent tiles in the living room and kitchen. The comfortable furnishings employ neutral tones to allow the views and artwork to add depth, texture and color. Built-in cabinetry and ample closets keep the interior clutter-free and serene.

The exterior of this multilevel contemporary is dominated by the towering wall of glass windows facing the wetlands and the dramatic peaked roofline, a signature SEA Studio feature. The modern facade is softened by the interplay of white siding and horizontal wood slat accents and is grounded by an abundance of native foundation plantings.

This spectacular bayfront home is one of seven properties on the 33rd Beach & Bay Cottage Tour available for in-person visits with a Combo ticket. Like all ten featured homes in the 2025 Tour, it can also be explored virtually by holders of either Combo or Virtual tickets. Each property will have a professionally produced video—complete with bird’s-eye drone footage—that Tour patrons can watch as often as they like during the three-week virtual period on any internet-enabled device.

The 33rd Beach & Bay Cottage Tour is proudly presented by Leslie Kopp and The Leslie Kopp Group, with this home generously sponsored by Gold Sponsor SEA Studio Architects.

• Combo tickets: $50 (limited availability; grants one entry per home on either day of the Tour)

• Virtual-only tickets: $35

Get tickets here.

The Cottage Tour is produced by the Friends of the South Coastal Library. All net proceeds directly benefit the library’s operations.