Fans of Gilmore Girls, this is for you! The original house featured in the pilot episode of the beloved 2000 comedy-drama series is now up for sale in Ontario. The show that follows the relationship between a single mother, Lorelai, and her teenage daughter, Rory, was a massive hit, and this news has made fans across the world super curious about this vintage-style home.
The Original Gilmore Girls House Is Now Up For Sale
The Gilmore house in the show served as the heart of the show’s setting in the pilot episode. Gilmore Girls not only gained popularity for its storyline but also for the vintage-chic exterior of the house shown in the pilot episode. The comedy-drama series was set in the fictional small town of Stars Hollow in Connecticut, but the original house is located in Unionville, Ontario, Canada.
According to The Times of India, the house featured only in the first episode, after which the production moved to a Warner Bros. soundstage in Burbank, California. Now, for the first time in 24 years, the property is up for sale and is listed at CAD 3.88 million (₹26.60 crores approx.). This sale is giving Gilmore Girls fans an opportunity to own a memorable piece of this beloved show.
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A 19th-Century Home With Victorian Charm
The beautiful, picturesque streets of Unionville helped bring the show’s cosy small-town charm to life. According to The Times of India, the original house served as Lorelai and Rory’s home in the pilot episode. And the surrounding neighbourhood also served as the backdrop for many other scenes. A nearby storefront was used as the exterior of Luke’s Diner. The Markham Train Station appeared as the exterior of Miss Patty’s dance studio.
The house was built around 1875, which explains its Victorian and Gothic charm. People who love history and cosy settings would totally fall in love with this home. The main house has two staircases, three fireplaces, including a vintage fireplace in the primary bedroom.
The kitchen also has that homely feel. It has a centre island and bar stool seating for meals and conversations with family. Reportedly, until 1984, the building operated as the town’s bakery. Today, it has been fully renovated with modern amenities like heating, air conditioning, electricity and internet. The house is represented by Sylvia Morris of Century 21 Leading Edge Realty Inc.
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Would you like to live in this vintage home shown in Gilmore Girls?
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Who were the main characters in Gilmore Girls?
The main characters in Gilmore Girls were Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter, Rory Gilmore.