Elsternwick: Penthouse’s private rooftop putting green, driving facility has eagle-eyed homebuyers circling

Keen golfers Jennifer and Peter are selling their Elsternwick penthouse. Picture: Jason Edwards

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An Elsternwick penthouse boasting a private rooftop putting green and indoor golf driving facilitiy is on course to sell for $3.3m-$3.6m.

The impressive home featuring panoramic views of the MCG, You Yangs and Mt Dandenong is located a fair way above the street on the 10th storey of its building.

Owners Jennifer and Peter Lechte’s family-run business the Lechte Corporation has built a number of residential and multi-use structures across Melbourne across the past 25 years, including the Elsternwick site where they decided to live in the uppermost level themselves.

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Ms Lechte said she and her husband, both keen golfers, installed the golfing area to practise their chipping and putting skills on the outdoor green.

And the driving similator has mirrors on two sides for golfers to check their swing and stance.

“You can hit the ball as hard as you like in there, as it goes into a net,” Ms Lechte said.

“During the Covid lockdowns, it was wonderful to keep our golf skills up even when we couldn’t play.”

Walls of double-glazing connect to the terrace.

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The indoor golf driving facility, on the penthouse’s rooftop.

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The almost-360 degree views take in Melbourne’s CBD, the sea, the Westgate Bridge, the You Yangs and Mt Dandenong, plus amazing sunsets.

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A love of sport and keeping fit has long been part of her life.

While working as a PE teacher when she organised a football clinic with Fitzroy, impressing the club so much they offered her a marketing job.

In the 1980s, then-Carlton president John Elliott convinced her to come and work for his team before she went on to establish her own marketing company, which had clients including the Australian Cricket Board and Melbourne Arts Centre.

Ms and Mr Lechte, who are downsizing, said they both enjoyed playing golf competitively when not busy with work and family.

The kitchen includes Miele appliances, stone-topped waterfall-edged benches and a butler’s pantry.

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The private outdoor chipping and putting green also offers spectacular views.

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The penthouse is close to cafes, dining, bars, cinemas and public transport, and within walking distance of Elwood and Brighton.

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With five children between them, the penthouse’s golfing area which sits alongside a built-in barbecue is popular with their eight grandchildren.

The 477sq m, three-bedroom pad features a private elevator, Miele-equipped kitchen with a butler’s pantry and laundry including a built-in television.

An ensuite and walk-in wardrobes are part of the main bedroom suite.

One of the two bathrooms.

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There’s three bedrooms with the main bedroom offering Melbourne city views.

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Kay & Burton Bayside director Matthew Pillios said the property also came with secure basement parking for five vehicles, a rarity in the Glen Eira municipality.

He has practised his own golf skills at the home.

“It’s the most amazing feeling when you’re out there in the open air,” he said.

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