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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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