It's a bittersweet period for Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann, who are all set to bid farewell to the oldest of their three kids , 18-year-old August Hermann. The teen will be flying from the family nest for college , if he hasn't already this past weekend (as most in the United States do ahead of orientation week), and while it's a moment of immense pride for parents, it's also an emotional one. While Mariska, 60, hasn't shared any images of herself and Peter dropping August off at school, to maintain some privacy and have moments just for themselves, she is sharing another candid look inside her life .
The star took to her Instagram page on Sunday, typically college move-in day for most universities around the country, and instead posted a snap from inside her home . Mariska and Peter live in a beautiful 19th century mansion on Cottage Lane in the East Hamptons , within driving distance to New York City for work, which they snapped up in 2010 for a cool $7.34 million.
The photo shared a serene view of their home, with the outside garden covered in plants, and the inside decorated with warm tone furniture, while their family cat, Karma, rested on a coffee table. Fans reacted with sweet comments like: "What's with the leg? My cat does the same thing, so cute!! She is already a grand dame!!" and: "KARMA IS A CAT!!!! Awwww I love karma so cuteeeee," as well as: "Quite possibly the most regal cat I've ever seen." SEE: Mariska Hargitay's three kids look so grown up as they mak.