BEACH & BAY COTTAGE TOUR SNEAK PEEK #9

“Narrow Escape” to the Ocean Front

The owner’s family loves the Bethany area. Although they owned a South Bethany home for

many years, they always “dreamed about being oceanfront.”  Their dream was realized when

an original cottage on a slim 17-foot wide beachfront lot became available in Bethany Beach. 

The old cottage was eventually replaced with their new home affectionately called "Narrow

Escape." 

The beachfront home is an inventive architectural solution to building on a narrow lot. The

design features two separate homes connected by a deck with a swimming pool, offering ample living space by building up and prioritizing ocean views. The views are particularly stunning in the main home’s great room and primary suite. The home is light and airy and never feels cramped despite its narrow profile. Oceanside wall-to-wall glass doors and numerous floor-to-ceiling windows in both homes offer lots of natural light and ocean views. High ceilings, perfectly sized furniture, and neutral walls create a spacious feel.  A wonderfully appointed chef’s kitchen and six ensuite bedrooms imbue a sense of coastal luxury.

This unique home has many beautiful elements.  The owner’s eye for detail and her talent for

mixing unusual, modern pieces with more traditional accents is impressive. Sparkling accents

and gold tones warm each space.  The owner enhances the home's sense of spaciousness by balancing linear elements with soft curves. For example, the rectangular dining table features brass curved legs and circular accents on both the table and lights. By meticulously choosing the appropriate hardware, incorporating vibrant colors through artwork, and completing each room with interesting and brightly colored lighting, the owner has created “an elevated coastal” home for family and guests. 

This is just one of the outstanding properties that will be viewed by those who purchase tickets for the 33rd Beach & Bay Cottage Tour. This week’s home is one of the 7 homes on the 33rd Tour that will be available for in-person tours by holders of Combo tickets. And, like all 10

homes on the 2025 tour, this home will also be available to be seen virtually by holders of both

Combo and Virtual tickets. Each of the 10 homes will feature a professionally produced video

which will offer Tour patrons an opportunity to view each home as often as they want from

anywhere during the three-week virtual tour period. Special features include bird’s-eye drone

video footage and the ability to view the Tour on any internet-enabled device. Hostesses for

this week’s home will be furnished by the Salt Pond Women’s Club and the Ladies of Bay Forest.

The 33rd Beach & Bay Cottage Tour is proudly presented by Leslie Kopp and The Leslie Kopp

Group, and this home is also sponsored by its builder, Platinum Sponsor Marnie Custom Homes.

Combo tickets are $50 and Virtual-only tickets are $35. Combo tickets are limited and may be

used either day of the tour, with a single entry permitted to each home. To purchase tickets or

for more information, please visit the Cottage Tour’s website at beachandbaycottagetour.com.

The Cottage Tour is produced by the Friends of the South Coastal Library. All net proceeds

directly benefit the library’s operations.

(Photo caption: The incredible views from this Primary Suite demand attention!)