Address: 217 Hommocks Rd., Larchmont, NY
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 11
Square feet: 9,231
Price: $23,000,000
Affectionately named Villa Cheri, this waterfront property in Larchmont, NY, was built in 1898 and has been elegantly renovated over the years to maintain its beauty and charm. “This home has witnessed generations, yet it has been carefully stewarded so it can continue to do so for generations to come,” says real estate agent Lindsay Rothman of The Suburban Collective in Dobbs Ferry, NY, a Compass agency serving Westchester and the Hudson Valley. The property offers “true waterfront legacy architecture that has been fully reimagined to today’s standards without compromising its soul,” adds Rothman. “Homes of this caliber often force a choice between historic character and modern performance. This one delivers both.”
Guests enter to a large reception room with working fireplace and French glass doors that look out to Long Island Sound. The original wrapping staircase has been preserved and leads to the second floor. To the left, a large dining room with original moldings leads to the patio and kitchen, with plenty of room for hosting guests for a sit-down dinner. To the right, an elegant and bright sitting room with fireplace and a moody lounge with billiards table offer space to gather with friends and family for both casual and formal entertaining.
“What you do not see on paper is the intention behind every decision, notes Rothman. “The way the home unfolds toward the water, the acoustics, lighting, and infrastructure quietly embedded throughout…the way the house lives effortlessly, whether it is hosting an intimate dinner or a large gathering that flows seamlessly from indoors to out.”
Stone floors throughout the home have radiant heating, and large windows let in lots of natural light. The chef’s kitchen is spacious and warm with waterfall countertops, bespoke Le Rhone ash cabinetry and a custom 94-inch L’Atelier Pro range. Gaggenau appliances allow for an international standard of meal prep. Open to the kitchen, a cozy family room with fireplace is spacious, with room for a deep sectional and another wall of windows looking out to the water.
Upstairs, the large primary suite is an oasis of calm with a private sitting area and large fireplace with marble surround, primary bathroom enveloped in marble with a freestanding soaking tub, shower and vanity, and generously sized dressing room.
Multiple home offices provide plenty of spaces for quiet and focus. The first-floor office/library is designed with built-in bookshelves and a built-in desk. On the third floor, there are two large private studies, a gym and yoga studio, a massage room with sauna and three of the seven en suite bedrooms. On the lower level, a temperature-controlled wine room has storage for 500 bottles and a wet bar for tastings. The recreation room and home theater provide more cozy nooks for lounging.
Villa Cheri embodies that balance between charming historic features and modern amenities, says Rothman. “The scale, ceiling heights and architectural details speak to an era when homes were built with permanence in mind,” she adds. “At the same time, the infrastructure, systems and layout support how families live today, from smart home technology to wellness-focused amenities and generous entertaining spaces, it is a home that honors the past while fully embracing the present.”
Large patios connect indoors with the waterfront and draw visitors to the shoreline. “The moments when the house meets the water are truly special,” says Rothman. “Whether watching the light change from the primary suite in the morning or gathering near the shoreline as the sun sets, those spaces capture the essence of the home. They remind you why properties like this are so enduring.” Graceful lawns lead to a gunite, heated, in-ground pool with covered patio, and the dock, with boat launch.
The home is privately set just beyond the village of Larchmont, with downtown restaurants and shops, just minutes from the train and downtown White Plains, NY, and about a half hour from Manhattan. Adds Rothman: “Villa Cheri is a home for someone who values beauty, privacy, and legacy, and who recognizes that some properties are meant to be cherished, not replaced.”
CONTACT:
Lindsay Rothman
The Suburban Collective
Compass, Dobbs Ferry, NY
914-500-3830; lindsay.rothman@compass.com
