Supermodel Claudia Schiffer’s Elizabethan country home in Suffolk, near Bury St Edmunds, was up in flames on Sunday afternoon.
The German bred beauty is one of the most famous models in the world, appearing on over 1000 magazine covers and global campaigns for luxury fashion and beauty brands. Schiffer also made her fashion debut with a cashmere collection in 2011 and has appeared in various films such as Zoolander and Love Actually.
The fire is reported to have spread throughout the mansion, and has burnt down surrounding buildings, stables, and even a 35ft tall clock tower at Coldham Hall, built in the 16th century.
Eight squads, in total 50 firefighters, from around the area and in surrounding towns rushed to the scene and spent hours attempting to subdue the flames. The cause of the fire is unknown, but is thought to have been accidental.
The home to the model, 43, also belongs to her husband producer Matthew Vaughn and their three children. It was valued at over $8 million. The supermodel has not yet commented, but thankfully nobody in the family was harmed by the fire.
