This residence is the head house of Yi Hwang (pen name: Toegye), a renowned Confucian scholar of the mid-Joseon Dynasty. It was originally built by his grandson, Dongam (posthumous name), to the south of Hanseoam. The family continued to reside there across generations, and in 1715 (41st year of King Sukjong’s reign), the pavilion Chuweol Hansujeong was constructed, giving the estate a renewed appearance. Later, during the 10th generation of descendants under Yi Gogye, the family relocated to a newly built residence southeast of the original site. However, in 1907, both residences were destroyed by a fire set by Japanese soldiers. The current house was reconstructed between 1926 and 1929 by the 13th-generation descendant, Yi Chungho (posthumous name: Hajeong), who purchased the head house of the Im family previously residing in the area. Chuweol Hansujeong was also rebuilt in its original form.