A Prescription for the Generations
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
White oak shiplap which surrounds the living room fireplace, mimicking the original house paneling
New white oak railings and stair treads which match the flooring
A twelve-foot kitchen island which provides increased seating capacity for family gatherings
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BEACH & BAY COTTAGE TOUR SNEAK PEEK #5
A Prescription for the Generations
This recently renovated Bethany Beach house represents a perfect prescription for combining form with function by adding the extra space that the growing family needed while retaining its classic shingled cottage charm. The stylized “RX” house sign near the front entry proudly references the owner’s grandfather, a DC area surgeon. He bought the lot over 60 years ago for $4,500 and built the house in 1969 for $28,000. It’s remained in the family ever since as a favorite summer retreat.
An initial update by the owners in 2009 was followed by a major renovation in 2023 to accommodate the shift from vacation home to primary residence. The addition of just five feet created a larger more comfortable open concept living space for their extended family gatherings. The second-floor front screen porch was enclosed with wrap around windows to bring in natural light from three directions, and a large screened porch with fireplace was added to the rear of the house. A serene neutral style permeates the home with white oak shiplap accents and natural stone elements adding depth and character. A surprise contrast can be found in the distinctively modern first floor powder room with black matte shiplap walls and a unique Bulgarian terrazzo utility sink.
This 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, and this home is also sponsored by Platinum Sponsor Builder Garth Enterprises.
Combo tickets: $50 (limited availability; grants one entry per home on either day of the Tour)
Virtual-only tickets: $35
The Cottage Tour is produced by the Friends of the South Coastal Library. All net proceeds directly benefit the library’s operations.