This Light-Filled Bungalow Exudes Playful Tree House Vibes

An empty-nester discovers the perfect place for a compact new dwelling at the edge of her own property in Melbourne.

After 30 years in the Melbourne suburb where she’d raised her three daughters, Fleur Glenn was itching for a change. Her neighborhood, a leafy area called Clifton Hill, had much to offer—close friends, a nearby park, and, when the weather was good, a manageable walk to her job at a busy medical clinic. But her four-bedroom house was more than she needed or wanted. The question was where to go.

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Kelly Vencill Sanchez
Contributing Editor
Dwell’s Los Angeles-based contributing editor, Kelly has also written about design and architecture for Architectural Digest, Coastal Living, and Luxe.

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