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home would argue otherwise, offering irrefutable evidence of the
owners’ vivacious sense of style. The house itself has gone under
several transformations in its lifetime—first when David bought
the home in the mid-90s and once again after Hurricane Ivan
in 2004—and major reconstruction has certainly made it shine.
Now monitored by state of the art security systems and secured
in the strength of its structure behind a security gate, the home
has become a well-fortified sanctuary for the family, laying
claim to the landscape as though it has never faltered under the
thrashings of storms or succumbed to the washings of angry
tides. And with its abundance of massive windows, sweeping
staircase, and sleek furnishings, the Maloney home is nothing
short of awe-inspiring. “It’s nice to come home to the serenity
and peacefulness of our surroundings here—it’s so calm and
quiet, and we’re blessed with views of the most amazing sunrises
and sunsets that remind us of how indescribably beautiful
nature is.”
Comprised of four bedrooms and five full bathrooms in
addition to a sprawling open-plan kitchen, living, and dining
area, the house provides more than ample space for the
Maloneys, though it could be argued that—with their love
for hosting a constant stream of guests in their home—the
family could easily put more space to good use. And while
the stylishness of her walk-in closet might easily fool one into
thinking Eva’s sartorial wonderland commands her affection, it
is her love of cooking that makes the kitchen the true heartbeat
of her home, the place where she speaks a wordless language of
love to the most important people in her life—her friends and
family. “Cooking is something that I find so much joy in—it’s a
way to spoil the people that I love and an opportunity to spend
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