Look inside one of the fanciest McDonald's restaurants in the world, built inside a 150-year-old colonial mansion

It's only a few blocks from L.L. Bean's headquarters, an outlet mall, and luxury stores like Polo Ralph Lauren and Burberry.

William Gore, a prominent Freeport merchant, built the mansion in 1850, according to the New York Times and The Freeport Historical Society.

Initially, Freeport's 6,200 residents were pretty evenly divided about the McDonald's construction.

Freeport allowed its construction, but only if the restaurant retained the town's aesthetic.

''We are willing to spend the money to make it compatible with the area, the history, the community, and the people who live there," he told the New York Times.

The house is undeniably beautiful, featuring classic wooden shutters and a front stoop.

Furnishings include carved wooden chairs and mahogany booths. The restaurant also features fireplaces and decorations around the holidays.

The drive-thru is just one example of how the restaurant mixes modern and colonial elements.

"The lobster roll was very good, better than some we have had on our trip that were twice as expensive," Tripadvisor user Jim S wrote in a review in 2015.

Colonial-style McDonald's locations can also be found in New Hyde Park, New York, and Independence, Ohio.

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