Welcome to the Meares Harriss house. This stately, historic Wilmington home is simply wonderful, inside and out! Lovingly maintained and updated, this Carolina Heights home features 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath and is great for entertaining. The rooms are generous in size and there are many different living spaces. One of the best features has to be the grand staircase and open entryway. The living room boasts archways, detailed woodwork and a natural gas fireplace. There is extensive molding and trim work throughout this home. The sun porch off the living room would make a great sitting room or home office. The kitchen and bathrooms have been tastefully updated. There is a cozy room off the kitchen, ideal for a den or media room. There is a built-in pantry as well as a walk-in pantry just off the back porch. Updated wiring throughout featuring authentic brass push button light switches. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms, the laundry room and two full bathrooms. The spacious, light-filled master suite features an expansive closet and dressing area. The master bathroom has a gorgeous clawfoot soaking tub and tiled walk-in shower. You will love the convenience of an upstairs laundry with tile floor and soap stone sink. At the end of the upstairs hall, there is a back staircase which provides access to a porch and plenty of attic storage. Outside, you will find a rear courtyard, carriage house, brick patios, walkways and lovely gardens. There is plenty of off-street parking on the brick parking pad or in the carriage house. The garage door on the carriage house has just been replaced. On the front porch, enjoy a nice shady spot on warmer days. The decking was recently replaced with imported hardwood. Walk to the new restaurant and breweries in the popular and expanding Soda Pop District. Also, it's convenient to the innovative Cargo District, home of CheeseSmith, Alcove Beer Garden, End of Days Distillery and much more. Make your appointment soon to fall in love!