Inside a McDonald's Built Inside an 1850 Mansion Which Even Has a Fireplace

A McDonald's in Maine has taken the internet by storm for its unusual appearance, with the eatery located inside a 19th century mansion.

Freeport's McDonald's is so inconspicuous you might not even notice it if you walk past. The only signature golden arches on the property is located on a "subtle" sign in the front yard.

The outside of the property, "a mixture of Greek Revival and Italianate architecture" according to the Freeport Historical Society, has changed little since being built around 1850 by William Gore, a prominent merchant.

Known as the Gore House, it was converted into a fast food restaurant in 1984.

It's been modernized since then, with the inside resembling a typical McDonald's, with their signature open kitchens and touch-screen menus, but there are a few unusual features.

Customers can dine next to a fireplace, which has ornate candlesticks and candles on the mantel.

A tour of the building was shared to TikTok by @evileasterbunny, who filmed the exterior earlier this week.

The clip, which can be seen here, amassed more than 2 million views and was so popular the dad filmed a follow-up of the interior.

Shared on Tuesday, it's already racked up more than 230,000 views, and can be seen here. "The inside is looking pretty good," he says, noting there's: "Historic stuff on the walls."

He films the "normal drinks station" and he walks through the seating areas, before coming to the pièce de résistance.

"And then we have a little fireplace tucked in the corner here, with a mantel," he says, showing logs in the brick-encased fireplace, which has green candles in black holders.

"Overall it's kinda nice" he summarized, confirming there was also a drive-thru around the back.

Numerous people commented on the clip, as Smallstar* raved: "Wow I can pretend I'm in a fancy restaurant."

Cierra Diaz joked: "I bet their ice cream machine still doesn't work."

Zak Black thought: "It's like a fast food speakeasy."

I hate u said: "The is the cutest McDonald's I've ever seen."

Deez Nutz reckoned: "All McDonald's should be that tasteful."

Rose Thomas added: "Why did I think it was going to look like a house on the inside?"

Although not everyone was impressed, as Alexis janeeeee commented: "Definitely expected the furniture to be better."

The location featured on McDonald's Corp's Instagram last year, saying: "It's a McDonald's. Inside a house. This historical mansion in Freeport, Maine was originally built in the 1850's.

"In 1984, it was converted to a McDonald's, and the exterior of the home was preserved to keep with the aesthetic of the centuries-old coastal town. A subtle Golden Arches can be seen in the 'front yard' of the location, as well as a McDonald's sign above the front door.

"Owner/operators Cyndi and Ron Lydick have owned the location since 2007. 'People love visiting just to see the uniqueness of the restaurant,' Ron said.

"Ron and Cyndi work closely with the Freeport Historical Society to maintain a mutually beneficial relationship with the town, working together to make sure the location honors the legacy of the city and the building itself."

Revealing more about the building's history, an excerpt from the book Freeport, by The Freeport Historical Society, revealed that initially locals were against the chain coming to town.

It said: "Citizens in Freeport were angry when McDonald's Corporation bought the Gore house on the corner of Mallett Drive and Main Street in 1983...

"The McDonald's Corporation eventually compromised, and the building was renovated to retain much of its original character, a restaurant without the typical golden arches."

Newsweek reached out to @evileasterbunny for comment.