Secret mountain hideaway revealed! Victoria's Secret model Helena Christensen, 51, shares a look at her charming second home in the Catskills

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Thirteen years ago a photographer talked Helena Christensen into buying an old home in the Catskills, which is in upstate New York, about two hours from her apartment in New York City.

And the 51-year-old supermodel is sure glad he did as the property is where she is able to unwind from big city life.

This week the Victoria's Secret model took to Instagram to share a look inside her cozy dwelling which is filled with antiques as it sits among lush foliage and mature trees.

Her hideaway: Helena Christensen shared photos from her second home in the Catskills of upstate New York; on the right is her dog Kuma

What a view! There is plenty to take in from one of the rooms that looks down on a swimming pool with a rock path

The supermodel in her getaway: The tall Danish model in a $315 silk Dannijo slip dress while on the grounds

The quaint home is where she has been self-isolating with her dog Kuma for the past few months, though she returns to NYC now and then.

'Old homes, old furniture and objects...' she wrote in her caption.

'They come with a story, most are made by hand, colors are faded, paint is peeling off, they’re little works of art.. every time I look at them I discover something new. 

'I like imagining who the person was who crafted them. I make up stories in my head about their lives. I like to think that a bit of their soul is in my home ♥️ .'

Wonderland: This week the Victoria's Secret model took to Instagram to share a look inside her cozy dwelling which is filled with antiques as it sits among lush foliage and mature trees

Hide out: The quaint home is where she has been self-isolating with her dog Kuma for the past few months, though she returns to NYC now and then

Old and good: 'Old homes, old furniture and objects...' she wrote in her caption; here is a look at the spacious kitchen

Helena told Vogue in 2018 that in 2007 photographer Fabrizio Ferri put a down payment on the home for her even before she had seen it.

The catwalk queen did not know what to expect when she finally saw the place.

But when she arrived at the house she saw potential with its charming structure.

Dreamy: . 'They come with a story, most are made by hand, colors are faded, paint is peeling off, they’re little works of art.. every time I look at them I discover something new,' she added

All done by herself: She took time to select just the right pieces for her rustic home where she loves to unwind

Quaint: 'I like imagining who the person was who crafted them. I make up stories in my head about their lives. I like to think that a bit of their soul is in my home ♥️,' the Gucci model said

The star went to work sketching designs for the home that she sent by mail to her contractors because they did not yet have email.

She told the publication she also sent wood samples and rocks to give them the vibe she wanted and looking back is not sure how it all got done right.

The result is a cozy hippie hideaway where nothing really matches but it all looks like it was supposed to end up together.

A friend guided her: Helena told Vogue in 2018 that in 2007 photographer Fabrizio Ferri put a down payment on the home for her even before she had seen it

Stunning: The catwalk queen did not know what to expect when she finally saw the place

Ideal: But when she arrived at the house she saw potential with its charming structure

There is an inviting long dining room table with chairs that have fuzzy coverings.

Her bedroom looks like a romantic hideaway with a curved window that looks over the grounds.

And the kitchen is even quirky with its colors and textures that seem to swirl together well. 

In the back yard there is a stone lined swimming pool with a dark blue bottom and plants everywhere making for a rustic yet upscale look.

A nice place to get some shut eye: The master bedroom features a Norwegian wood sculpture of a topless woman

A delightful place to rest: There is a window by the bed which has breathtaking views

On Tuesday the star shared images taken at her vacation home from her profile with The Sunday Times Style: 'Upstate tour ~ New story out for @theststyle, camillastaerk @elizabesque ~ Our Slit bootlets are very excited to be on the cover @staerkandchristensen.' 

In several of the images her pooch can be seen. 

In an interview with The Guardian in 2018, the beauty gushed over her beloved pet. 

Every corner has something to state at: This image shows off the wood deck, wicker rocking chair and indoor plants

Even the balcony has a fun place to hang out: A wood table has a spectacular view of the trees

'Getting our dog was absolutely the best thing I have done in my life besides having my son,' she said. 

'Mentally, she makes me feel so much better. She sleeps in the bed with me. When I’m on trips I listen to recordings of her snoring.' 

She continued: 'If I am feeling anxious, like at an airport, I listen to it over and over. It’s like meditation,' she told the newspaper. 

And there is a large swimming pool in the back: This blue bottom pool has large stones on the perimeter

Since the start of her modelling career, she also has become an accomplished photographer and was a co-founder of Nylon magazine that published from 1999 to 2017. 

The Copenhagen native is the mom to a 20-year-old son named Mingus, who she shares with Norman Reedus. 

They dated between 1998 and 2003.

Norman has since moved on to Troy actress Diane Kruger. They share a one-year-old daughter together. 

Parents: Helena and Norman have amicably co-parented their son, Mingus, ever since their split back in 2003