13 Coles Place, Torrens, ACT 2607

Some​ ​homes​ ​reveal​ ​themselves​ ​all​ ​at​ ​once.​ ​13​ ​Coles​ ​Place​ ​takes​ ​its​ ​time​ ​-​ ​and​ ​every​ ​corner​ ​you​ ​turn​ ​is​ ​worth​ ​the​ ​discovery.

Set​ ​on​ ​a​ ​quiet​ ​street​ ​in​ ​one​ ​of​ ​Canberra's​ ​most​ ​quietly​ ​coveted​ ​suburbs,​ ​this​ ​architecturally​ ​considered​ ​mid-century​ ​residence​ ​is​ ​a​ ​genuinely​ ​rare​ ​find.​ ​Raked​ ​ceilings​ ​run​ ​throughout​ ​the​ ​entire​ ​home,​ ​giving​ ​every​ ​room​ ​a​ ​sense​ ​of​ ​volume​ ​and​ ​light​ ​that​ ​you​ ​simply​ ​don't​ ​find​ ​in​ ​contemporary​ ​builds.​ ​Hardwood​ ​parquetry​ ​floors,​ ​clerestory​ ​windows,​ ​and​ ​a​ ​feature​ ​internal​ ​courtyard​ ​that​ ​the​ ​whole​ ​house​ ​wraps​ ​around​ ​-​ ​this​ ​is​ ​a​ ​property​ ​with​ ​real​ ​character,​ ​built​ ​to​ ​last.
The​ ​formal​ ​living​ ​and​ ​dining​ ​room​ ​sets​ ​the​ ​tone​ ​immediately​ ​-​ ​a​ ​generous,​ ​light-filled​ ​space​ ​anchored​ ​by​ ​a​ ​fireplace​ ​and​ ​framed​ ​by​ ​double-glazed​ ​windows​ ​that​ ​look​ ​out​ ​over​ ​the​ ​front​ ​deck.​ ​It's​ ​the​ ​kind​ ​of​ ​room​ ​that​ ​works​ ​equally​ ​well​ ​for​ ​a​ ​quiet​ ​night​ ​in​ ​or​ ​entertaining​ ​a​ ​crowd.

The​ ​kitchen​ ​features​ ​stone​ ​benchtops​ ​and​ ​a​ ​breakfast​ ​bar,​ ​positioned​ ​to​ ​keep​ ​the​ ​cook​ ​connected​ ​to​ ​the​ ​action.​ ​Adjacent,​ ​the​ ​family​ ​room​ ​overlooks​ ​the​ ​pool​ ​with​ ​direct​ ​sliding​ ​door​ ​access​ ​and​ ​its​ ​own​ ​split​ ​system​ ​-​ ​a​ ​relaxed,​ ​everyday​ ​space​ ​that​ ​flows​ ​seamlessly​ ​to​ ​the​ ​outdoors.

Outside,​ ​a​ ​large​ ​wraparound​ ​deck​ ​lines​ ​the​ ​pool,​ ​softened​ ​by​ ​established​ ​vines​ ​that​ ​lend​ ​the​ ​space​ ​a​ ​sense​ ​of​ ​permanence​ ​and​ ​charm.​ ​A​ ​covered​ ​outdoor​ ​entertaining​ ​area​ ​sits​ ​alongside,​ ​and​ ​raised​ ​garden​ ​beds​ ​complete​ ​a​ ​backyard​ ​that​ ​has​ ​been​ ​genuinely​ ​loved​ ​and​ ​cultivated​ ​over​ ​time.

The​ ​main​ ​bedroom​ ​is​ ​a​ ​standout​ ​-​ ​a​ ​raked​ ​ceiling,​ ​clerestory​ ​windows,​ ​built-in​ ​robe,​ ​and​ ​sliding​ ​door​ ​access​ ​to​ ​the​ ​outside.​ ​A​ ​walk-through​ ​robe​ ​leads​ ​to​ ​a​ ​walk-through​ ​ensuite,​ ​which​ ​in​ ​turn​ ​opens​ ​to​ ​a​ ​dedicated​ ​study​ ​space​ ​with​ ​its​ ​own​ ​sliding​ ​door​ ​access​ ​to​ ​the​ ​internal​ ​courtyard.​ ​It's​ ​a​ ​private,​ ​considered​ ​retreat​ ​within​ ​the​ ​home.

Three​ ​further​ ​bedrooms​ ​all​ ​share​ ​that​ ​coveted​ ​outlook​ ​over​ ​the​ ​rear​ ​garden​ ​-​ ​two​ ​with​ ​built-in​ ​robes​ ​-​ ​serviced​ ​by​ ​a​ ​beautifully​ ​appointed​ ​mid-century​ ​bathroom​ ​with​ ​a​ ​separate​ ​bath​ ​and​ ​separate​ ​shower​ ​that​ ​feels​ ​original​ ​without​ ​feeling​ ​dated.

The​ ​segregated​ ​entry​ ​configuration​ ​offers​ ​genuine​ ​flexibility​ ​for​ ​multi-generational​ ​living​ ​or​ ​hosting​ ​extended​ ​guests​ ​with​ ​real​ ​independence.​ ​A​ ​double​ ​carport​ ​with​ ​built-in​ ​storage,​ ​a​ ​rear​ ​workshop​ ​with​ ​an​ ​underground​ ​wine​ ​cellar,​ ​and​ ​additional​ ​garden​ ​sheds​ ​and​ ​workshops​ ​mean​ ​the​ ​practical​ ​needs​ ​of​ ​the​ ​household​ ​are​ ​thoroughly​ ​covered.

The​ ​reserve​ ​adjoining​ ​the​ ​property​ ​adds​ ​a​ ​sense​ ​of​ ​space​ ​and​ ​greenery​ ​beyond​ ​the​ ​boundary,​ ​while​ ​established​ ​gardens​ ​throughout​ ​and​ ​a​ ​winding​ ​driveway​ ​arrival​ ​give​ ​the​ ​home​ ​a​ ​sense​ ​of​ ​arrival​ ​that​ ​makes​ ​an​ ​impression​ ​every​ ​time.

Walkable​ ​to​ ​Mt​ ​Taylor,​ ​minutes​ ​from​ ​Torrens​ ​Primary,​ ​Mawson​ ​Shops,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​Woden​ ​CBD​ ​-​ ​the​ ​location​ ​is​ ​as​ ​considered​ ​as​ ​the​ ​home​ ​itself.

✦​ ​Raked​ ​ceilings​ ​throughout​ ​entire​ ​home
✦​ ​Hardwood​ ​parquetry​ ​floors
✦​ ​Feature​ ​internal​ ​courtyard​ ​-​ ​whole​ ​home​ ​wraps​ ​around​ ​it
✦​ ​Formal​ ​living​ ​and​ ​dining​ ​with​ ​fireplace​ ​and​ ​double-glazed​ ​windows​ ​to​ ​front​ ​deck
✦​ ​Kitchen​ ​with​ ​stone​ ​benchtops​ ​and​ ​breakfast​ ​bar
✦​ ​Family​ ​room​ ​with​ ​pool​ ​outlook,​ ​split​ ​system​ ​and​ ​sliding​ ​door​ ​access
✦​ ​Large​ ​wraparound​ ​deck​ ​lining​ ​the​ ​lined​ ​pool
✦​ ​Established​ ​vines​ ​and​ ​covered​ ​outdoor​ ​entertaining​ ​area
✦​ ​Raised​ ​garden​ ​beds​ ​and​ ​established​ ​gardens​ ​throughout
✦​ ​Main​ ​bedroom​ ​-​ ​raked​ ​ceiling,​ ​clerestory​ ​windows,​ ​built-in​ ​robe,​ ​outdoor​ ​access
✦​ ​Walk-through​ ​robe​ ​and​ ​walk-through​ ​ensuite​ ​to​ ​dedicated​ ​study
✦​ ​Study​ ​with​ ​sliding​ ​door​ ​access​ ​to​ ​internal​ ​courtyard
✦​ ​Bedrooms​ ​2​ ​and​ ​3​ ​with​ ​built-in​ ​robes,​ ​garden​ ​outlook
✦​ ​Bedroom​ ​4​ ​with​ ​garden​ ​outlook
✦​ ​Mid-century​ ​bathroom​ ​-​ ​separate​ ​bath​ ​and​ ​separate​ ​shower
✦​ ​Segregated​ ​entry​ ​-​ ​suits​ ​multi-generational​ ​living​ ​or​ ​guests
✦​ ​Double​ ​carport​ ​with​ ​built-in​ ​storage
✦​ ​Rear​ ​workshop​ ​with​ ​underground​ ​wine​ ​cellar
✦​ ​Additional​ ​garden​ ​sheds​ ​and​ ​workshops
✦​ ​External​ ​awnings​ ​and​ ​double-glazed​ ​windows​ ​to​ ​front
✦​ ​Large​ ​front​ ​deck
✦​ ​Sides​ ​onto​ ​reserve
✦​ ​Winding​ ​driveway​ ​arrival
✦​ ​Walk​ ​to​ ​Mt​ ​Taylor,​ ​Torrens​ ​Primary,​ ​Mawson​ ​Shops,​ ​Woden​ ​CBDSales​ ​Specifics:

Rental​ ​estimate:​ ​$950​ ​-​ ​$970​ ​p/w​ ​(approx.)​ ​
Living​ ​size:​ ​210m²​ ​(approx.)​ ​
Carport​ ​and​ ​workshop:​ ​50m²​ ​(approx.)
Cellar:​ ​10m²​ ​(approx.)​ ​
Year​ ​built:​ ​1970​ ​(approx.)​ ​
EER:​ ​0​ ​stars
UV:​ ​$897,000​ ​(2025)​ ​
Rates:​ ​$5,133​ ​p.a.​ ​(approx.)
Land​ ​Tax:​ ​$10,770​ ​p.a.​ ​(approx.)

Disclaimer
My​ ​Morris​ ​make​ ​all​ ​efforts​ ​to​ ​provide​ ​correct​ ​information​ ​on​ ​this​ ​listing.​ ​However,​ ​we​ ​accept​ ​no​ ​responsibility​ ​and​ ​disclaim​ ​all​ ​liability​ ​for​ ​any​ ​errors,​ ​omissions​ ​or​ ​inaccuracies.​ ​All​ ​parties​ ​must​ ​inspect​ ​and​ ​rely​ ​on​ ​their​ ​own​ ​investigations​ ​to​ ​validate​ ​the​ ​information​ ​provided.