LIFEThis gorgeous Delaware beach house is built to withstand Category 5 hurricanesBetsy PriceThe News JournalThe soaring two-story living room at 18 Ocean Drive includes a display of collectibles from around the world.Courtesy Of Dale KurtzThis mansion at 18 Ocean Drive in North Shores was built to withstand a Category 5 hurricane.Courtesy Of Dale KurtzThe grand foyer at 18 Ocean Drive provides a front-to-back view of the house and the sea beyond.Courtesy Of Dale KurtzThe kitchen countertops at 18 Ocean Drive in North Beach are crafted from a rare kind of blue granite.Courtesy Of Dale KurtzThe dining room at 18 Ocean Drive adjoins the two-story living area and a sunroom.Courtesy Of Dale KurtzThe soaring two-story living room at 18 Ocean Drive includes a display of collectibles from around the world.Courtesy Of Dale KurtzThe sunroom at 18 Ocean Drive in North Beach offers an 180-view of sand and water.Courtesy Of Dale KurtzThe colorful game room at 18 Ocean Drive in North Beach includes video games and a stained glass panel.Courtesy Of Paul KurtzThis bedroom at 18 Ocean Drive in North Beach features an angled and beamed ceiling and ocean views.Courtesy Of Dale KurtzThe bathrooms at 18 Ocean Drive in North Shores match the careful thought put into other details.Courtesy Of Dale KurtzThe bathrooms at 18 Ocean Drive in North Shores match the careful thought put into other details.Courtesy Of Dale KurtzThe bathrooms at 18 Ocean Drive in North Shores match the careful thought put into other details.Courtesy Of Dale KurtzThe bathrooms at 18 Ocean Drive in North Shores match the careful thought put into other details.Courtesy Of Dale KurtzThe house at 18 Ocean Drive in North Beach features a 2,000-square-foot oceanfront deck and an infinity pool.Courtesy Of Dale KurtzThe infinity pool and spa at 18 Ocean Drive in North Beach offer views of the ocean.Courtesy Of Dale KurtzThe house at 18 Ocean Drive features a 2,000-square-foot oceanfront deck and an infinity pool.Courtesy Of Dale KurtzThe house at 18 Ocean Drive features a 2,000-square-foot oceanfront deck and an infinity pool.Courtesy Of Dale KurtzThe infinity pool and spa at 18 Ocean Drive in North Beach offer views of the ocean.Courtesy Of Dale KurtzThe house at 18 Ocean Drive features a 2,000-square-foot oceanfront deck and an infinity pool.Courtesy Of Dale KurtzThis mansion at 18 Ocean Drive, third from left, in North Shore was built to withstand a Category 5 hurricane.Courtesy Of Dale KurtzThis mansion at 18 Ocean Drive in North Shore was built to withstand a Category 5 hurricane.Courtesy Of Dale Kurtz