McAlpine House

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Lord McAlpine made this stunning house, a former pearl master's lodge, his Broome residence during the '80s. Now renovated to its former glory, there are lovely airy rooms, open communal areas, shady tropical verandahs and a lush canopy of mango trees, tamarind and frangipanis. Escape from the heat by the pool, or travel back through time in the library.

McAlpine (1942–2014) was a British baron and adviser to Margaret Thatcher, but also a businessman who was instrumental in Broome's development as a tourist destination. He founded Cable Beach Club Resort and is honoured by a life-sized bust, complete with bronze Akubra hat, nearby.

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    3.84 MILES

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