200 million won valley house in central Seoul draws attention

A house in the heart of downtown Seoul, featuring a valley as if it were its own backyard, has drawn significant attention with its 200 million won price tag. Located in a position to enjoy the lush greenery of Bukhansan and Bugaksan up close, the property even has valley water flowing beneath the house; however, the price reflects the unique circumstance that it is an unauthorized building.

In the MBC variety program 'Where Is My Home' broadcast on the 20th, comedians Kim Ji-won and Kyuwon 'Q' Kim appeared as daily coordinators to introduce various properties. Along with the two comedians' attempts at comedy, an exotic house located in Sinyeong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, was revealed.

Kim Ji-won and Kyuwon 'Q' Kim shared their experiences of failing the KBS open recruitment comedian exams and showcased their unique characters and special talents. Kyuwon 'Q' Kim reenacted his 'grandfather influencer' character from when he passed the 'Comedy Big League' open recruitment, while also displaying his unique exaggerated comedic sense by switching between various alter egos, such as 'fake dialects,' 'Smile Clinic Deputy Manager,' and 'Bae-jazz.'

In particular, during the process of describing the difference between 'people who are good at kissing and people who are bad at kissing,' they performed a so-called 'beatbox kiss,' drawing laughter. As Jang Dong-min intervened and countered in his own way, the scene turned into an atmosphere no less intense than a comedy stage.

The other highlight of the broadcast was a valley house, which is rare to see in the heart of downtown Seoul.

The property introduced that day is located in Sinyeong-dong, Jongno-gu, and boasts a location where one can enjoy the natural environment of Bugaksan and Bukhansan up close. Above all, its unique structure, with the water path of Baeksasil Valley flowing beneath the house, was a standout feature.

Kim Dae-ho went on a field inspection following the sales flyer. The house, introduced as being built in 1989, differed from typical urban houses by being in direct contact with the surrounding natural environment and was situated at a lower elevation than the entrance, allowing him to feel the valley and the mountain terrain closely.

As the view of the green mountains harmonized with the sound of the flowing valley water, Kim Dae-ho exclaimed, "It is embraced by the mountains. This is crazy. It feels like I'm at a villa in Gangwon-do." The fact that one could experience a sense of space close to a rural house within the administrative district of Seoul was highlighted as the property's greatest charm.

The price also caught eyes. The sale price of the house was introduced as 200 million won. Considering the natural environment and unique location in downtown Seoul, the price seems quite low, but the reason behind it is the condition that the building is unauthorized.

According to the broadcast, unlike typical registered houses, this property does not have a formal registration; instead, ownership transfer and assignment are possible through an unauthorized building certificate. While relatively simple repairs such as wallpapering or flooring are possible, there are restrictions on major repairs that significantly change the structure of the building.

Additionally, it was noted that an occupation fee of approximately 140,000 won is incurred every year. Kim Sook also pointed out precautions that differ from typical house sales, explaining, "Major repairs like building walls are difficult, and repairs can only be made within the established regulations."

Ultimately, the core of this property lies in the simultaneous existence of 'valley life enjoyed in Seoul' and 'legal and property constraints due to being an unauthorized building.' Rather than approaching it based solely on the low purchase price, it is a special property that requires a close examination of the building's legal status, the scope of possible repairs, and occupation relationships.

Nevertheless, the rarity of being able to hear the sound of Baeksasil Valley up close and enjoy the greenery of Bugaksan as part of daily life drew considerable interest. The reason Kim Dae-ho expressed that it "feels like a villa in Gangwon-do" was due to the natural environment, which is difficult to experience easily in the urban space of Seoul, rather than just simple price competitiveness.

In an era where the value of urban housing is not evaluated solely by transportation and convenience facilities, this property captured viewers' attention by showcasing a unique residential form: 'rural life within Seoul.'