Fans of the television series Gilmore Girls have an opportunity to purchase the property that stood in for Lorelai and Rory Gilmore's home in the show's pilot episode. The 150-year-old Gothic Revival house, located in Unionville, Ontario, is listed for C$3.8 million, equivalent to approximately US$2.8 million.
The home, built in 1875, has had five owners in its history and retains many original Victorian features. It was also the site of a village bakery, complete with a historic bakehouse.
While recognizable to millions as the Gilmore residence, the house appeared onscreen only in the show's 2000 pilot episode. Production later moved to the Warner Bros. lot in California, where a replica of the home was constructed for the remainder of the series.
The property is situated on a quiet street overlooking a conservation area and stream, a short walk from Unionville's Main Street, which served as the primary filming location for the fictional Stars Hollow. The opening scenes of Gilmore Girls, including Lorelai crossing Main Street and visiting Luke's Diner, were filmed in this neighborhood.
The two-story home spans approximately 2,840 square feet and includes three bedrooms. It features a blend of preserved 19th-century details and modern updates. Original elements include pine flooring, exposed wood beams, stained-glass transoms, and antique hardware. The Great Room boasts a large fireplace with a hand-forged fireplace crane, a built-in bread oven, and salvaged timber beams. A custom wet bar and a formal dining room with stone-like plaster walls are also present, alongside a library. The kitchen is equipped with modern Miele appliances.
Upstairs, the primary suite offers views of the conservation land and has a private balcony. The ensuite bathroom includes a custom basin, hand-painted lighting, and Mexican tile. Original stained-glass windows from the 1870s are found throughout the property.
Before its screen debut, the house was owned by local baker Mr. Court, who used the original bakehouse on the property to make and deliver bread. The bakehouse still stands today and, with modern services, could be repurposed as a bakery, studio, or guest accommodation. An antique hand-operated water pump marks the location of the original well in the garden.
The current owners have maintained the property since 1994. This marks the first time it has been listed for sale since its appearance in the Gilmore Girls pilot.
The house underwent expansions in the 1950s and 1993, with additions designed to complement its historical character. The property offers buyers a chance to own a preserved Victorian home with a connection to television history.