In 1851, Ho-Am Lee Byung-Chull's grandfather built himself a traditional Korean Hanok-style house on a 1,907 square-meter plot of land. This is where Ho-Am was born, grew up and lived until moving out upon marriage. His birthplace, constructed in a linear layout, sits on flat land facing southwest. It went through several additions and renovations, eventually developing into the elegant and refined structure it is today. The compound is composed of the main residential building, guest quarters, a main entrance gate with a gatehouse, and a storeroom. The entire estate is surrounded by a traditional wall composed of earth and stone, separating it from the outside, while lush bamboo groves surrounding it create a picturesque landscape.
According to the eastern philosophical practice of feng shui, the site is considered as one of the best locations because the surrounding mountains resemble a peak shaped like a pile of grain, and the path of the mountain converges at the site where the house sits. The lay of the land is also overwhelming and the nearby Nam River flows slowly upstream around the house, creating an auspicious and prosperous environment for the site.
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