1103 2nd Street NE
Fessenden, North Dakota 58438
This Victorian beauty is a restored Victorian home that was built in 1918 by an East Coast banker and land speculator J.L. Beisker for his daughter and son-in-law; he contracted with an architect from the east coast to build this dream home for the happy couple. This home is one of many original landmarks along the main drive through this area to the historic Wells County Courthouse. All of the owners of this wonderful home have given it many years of tender loving care and made many updates and improvements to sustain its beauty. The home has nine foot ceilings which were the way homes were constructed at that time; the trend in new modern homes is to now go back to the nine foot ceilings. No one has taken anything away from the home but instead have added to its grander.
In entering through the back entrance there is a nice sitting area that enters into a fantastic kitchen that was completely remodeled in the summer of 2009 with all new sheetrock and insulation. The custom cabinets were just installed as were all the stainless steel appliances, there are new countertops along with new lighting and fixtures, WOW, this will certainly remind you of a new modern home; the wood flooring certainly gives it a touch of class. With the new cabinets there is an abundance of cupboard space an island area with sink, dishwasher, and garbage disposal. The stainless steel appliances totally make the room stand out as something special. There are patio doors leading from the kitchen to a large private wooden deck that is partially encased with vines to make it a very private place to gather and have your evening barbecue.
There is a combination utility room with a 3/4 bath on the main floor just off the kitchen.
There is a beautiful wood burning fireplace that is used often on those cool nights while sitting in a beautiful decorated family room located off the kitchen and dining areas. This room is adjacent to the formal dining room and kitchen and certainly adds a touch of class to the home, imagine sitting in front of that fireplace in the winter of 1918? Wow, just the thought of that is enough to make you close your eyes and dream about those days.
The formal dining area that has a sitting area over the original hot water radiators and in front of the window. This will certainly be the centerpiece of your days of entertaining family and friends during those special occasions, the chandelier and hardwood floors will give it a feeling of grace and elegance along with the beautiful beveled glass windows. The family room is graced with beautiful stained glass windows.
Also on main floor are a piano game room, library-office area with beautiful French doors, with a large sun room to the south with the original beamed ceilings and French doors.
Going up the beautiful wooden stair case to the second level there is a window air conditioner to cool the second level bedroom areas. At the top of the stairs is a small bedroom that used to be used as a maid’s chamber with a servants staircase to the main level kitchen, the staircase entrance in the kitchen has been closed off and made into a pantry, but could easily be opened and used again. This was certainly a feature in the plush older homes from that era.
There are smoke and carbon dioxide detectors located throughout the home along with new wiring that has been installed on the second level. The large master bedroom has a sun room off to the south. There is a large walk in closet as big as some bedrooms off the master bedroom with the same beautiful old doors that are framed glass. There are two additional bedrooms on this level. There is an exercise room just off the sun room on the second floor. The nicely decorated bathroom with claw-footed tub gives it the old home atmosphere. There is a scattering of ceramic tile, carpet and beautiful hardwood throughout the upper level.
There is a large double garage connected to house with a new propane hanging furnace. There is a large 25'x27' recreational loft room above the garage. It has been used as an office, dental office and presently as a hunting recreation room; the floors in this room are hardwood taken from an old abandoned school house. The exterior of the home still has the charm it had back in 1918 when it was built; the walkways are brick and certainly take your mind off the modern day sidewalks.
The shingles were replaced this summer to give you many years of wear. There has been a new electric heat pump with 320 amp service to make it a dual heating system along with a hot water fuel oil furnace.
.If you want to see elegance, this home is a must see. This is a very well maintained and beautifully decorated and restored Victorian Beauty. Quiet-small town North Dakota living in a one of a kind home. The opportunity to own a home such as this seldom comes along, take the step and become the new owner today!
$118,000
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Dean Vorland
