320 Wawa Road, Aston, Pennsylvania 19014

Square Footage:15,000

Bedrooms:7

Bathrooms:6 full / 1 half

Year Built:1936

Lot Size:15.8 acres

Listing Agent:Prudential Fox & Roach

For More Details:888-966-4759

Exquisitely Manicured Felicity Farm
Perfectly situated on 15.8 exquisitely manicured acres, Felicity Farm is the ideal location for either gracious entertaining or the utmost relaxation amidst the endearing Pennsylvania countryside.  The property offers a main residence with 6 beds, 7 baths, and one powder bath, including two master suites, quality brick and stone construction, multiple fireplaces, a separate apartment suite, and custom details throughout.  The equestrian will be pleased with the c1999 barn, several paddocks, large indoor riding arena and outdoor ring.

Previously part of a larger land parcel owned by Graham Wood, the founder of Wawa Dairy, Felicity Farm holds significant pedigree.  In the early 1900s Wood's son Richard and his wife Margaretta divided the property, and in 1936 they constructed the residence.  The home was expanded in 1938, and further in 1948.

Construction
Welcoming and homey even on the grandest of scales, Felicity Farm's two-story residence beautifully blends old-world charm with its picturesque countryside. Nestled into a hillside, the estate opens its arms to greet visitors with stunning views of its incredible landscape and rolling mansion.

Enter the property through its private gate, cross the stone bridge, and arrive to the arched walk-through portico, where a pendant lamp warmly illuminates a "W" insignia - a pleasant reminder of the home's storied history and original, prominent owner.

Dressed with rich teal, blue, ivory and deep orange stones nestled amidst grey stucco, the entrance is highly symmetrical, with multi-paneled windows delicately balanced on either side.  A rounded accent window introduces the roof's peak, which is tastefully adorned with a brass rooster weathervane. The clean lines offered by the lack of overhang of the wood shingle pitched roof allow the focus to be maintained on the relief of the stone exterior and the dramatic red door.   

The use of natural elements in the home's construction enable it to blend seamlessly with the property's native surroundings of rich green and colorful foliage.

THE GROUNDS
Originally laid out by renowned landscape architect Fletcher Steele, the hillside property features cascading ponds, designed to reflect sounds of the water up to the rambling mansion and its fabulous architectural nuances: a stunning stone bridge and numerous gardens and terraces. The western side of the home is shaded by American sycamore and several mature specimen trees. Across the ponds, viewers are greeted by fragrant native azaleas, highlighted by an evergreen backdrop and scents of light lavender billowing through Chinese and Japanese wisteria draped over trellises. Recent additions to the grounds are the intricately-designed wrought iron gates by Camille Leavitt.

Felicity Farm's stunningly sculpted gardens and terraces surrounding the entry, main residence and lake are 
reminiscent of the most magnificent English country settings and merge seamlessly with the expansive vistas of the nearly 16 acres.  With stone walls and arches that graciously give way to stone steps and walkways and outdoor gathering areas with intricate stone fountains, waterfalls and gardens, the estate is a peaceful sanctuary.  The Spring months play host to a backdrop of vibrant blooms - rich siennas, bright blues, royal purples, energizing pinks and lush greens, while the Fall features Pennsylvania's iconic painted leaves of yellow, orange and red.

Living
Bright, inviting, open and airy, the home's grand lower-level living area is ideal for either casual or formal entertaining.  Enter through the arched French doors to experience the expansive 20-by-6-foot bay window, which invites light to flow throughout the room and offers a spectacular backdrop of the pond.  Curl up with a book in the built-in bench nook, or nestle on a cold winter day by the focal point of the room: a grand marble fireplace with lighted traditional wood mantle.

With interior walls texturized by clean paneling and accentuated with beautiful wainscot and cove molding, the room classically blends English Georgian formality with American interior elements, creating a relaxed atmosphere with English parlor undertones. Finished with damask fabrics and rugs, elaborate draperies and classically-framed prints, the room presents the hallmarks of Colonial interior design and features a hidden wet bar area and random-width Brazilian cherry pegged hardwood floors.

DETAILS
Not only is the quality of construction apparent throughout, from the sturdy stone facade to the quality windows and doors, but the attention to detail is also impeccable.  The home's original front door with glass side-panels opens to the formal entry hall with elegant gold leaf wall finishing and lighted sconces. A gorgeous rounded and free-standing staircase artfully floats to the three levels, spanning from one intricately-rounded doorway to another, enhanced by a dark wood handrail, glass adornments, painted sky ceiling, and a substantial crystal chandelier. A large window at the mid-point landing offers an expansive view of the property grounds.  Arched doorways open to the hallways and rooms, and an elegant Juliet balcony culminates at the master suite level.  

Additional details include multiple fireplaces, each with its own unique design, including in-laid, hand-painted tiles and marbles and intricate wood mantles, substantial brass door hardware, massive windows and custom built-in wood cabinetry and window seats.

Bedrooms
With six bedrooms, seven baths and one powder bath, the home is ideal for entertaining weekend guests or a large family.  The bedrooms are spacious in size, and each offers expansive windows, which not only grant view and enjoyment of the natural surroundings but also welcome natural light.

Two master suites offer flexible living; the larger of the two not only featuring a separate shower and jetted tub but also a large vanity and dressing area, and opening to a balcony overlooking the Grotto below, transforming the space into a two-story conservatory area.  

A separate apartment with its own independent access is ideal for use as a mother-in-law suite, nanny's quarters, or groundskeeper housing.

THE GROTTO
Rest after a long day or host an intimate gathering in the peaceful seclusion of the unique grotto. Accessible through pocket sliding glass doors from the formal living room, the grotto adds a unique architectural feature to the home. Adorned by beautifully-detailed windows with arched framing - floor-to-ceiling along one wall and mid-set along another - contrasted with stone walls matching the home's iconic exterior, the grotto is a perfect retreat and an extraordinary complement to the estate. Additional elements such as the gas fireplace, flagstone floors and recessed lighting add visual interest and ultimate luxury. Potted plants merge the outdoors in, a lit fountain serves as a central focal point, and stone sculptures complete the setting.

Equestrian Facilities
Discover the luxury of having your own equestrian facility at your fingertips. Felicity Farm is located in an area which has been painstakingly protected and affords the equestrian miles of preserved riding opportunities. 

The property is outfitted with a circa 1999 bank barn, an enormous 90-by-200-foot indoor riding arena flanked with rich wood panels and ceiling beams, an outdoor ring and several paddocks,The bright, airy timber frame barn is built with a gorgeous inlaid red brick aisle way and offers five large, wood-paneled box stalls. The lower level features a hot and cold water wash stall, heated tack room with plenty of built-in cabinetry for storage, a wall of saddle and bridle racks and a full bath. The upper level features room aplenty for ample hay and equipment storage. The spacious indoor arena is outfitted with halogen lighting, kick boards and sand and Perma-flex footing with massive exterior windows for plenty of natural sunlight and air flow. 

The barn and arena could easily be converted to satisfy other hobbies.  Construct an indoor swimming pool, tennis court, or basketball gym, outfit for your antique car collection, or house your farm equipment.  The possibilities are endless.

About Wawa, PA
Wawa, named for the Ojibwe word for "goose" (taken from The Song of Hiawatha), is an unincorporated community located in Middletown Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.  Offering tremendous countryside vistas, which play host to a number of outdoor sporting and leisure activities, farming and ranching, Wawa is the location of the corporate headquarters for Wawa Dairy, which was founded in 1902 and now operates convenience stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia. Wawa is also the former location of the Franklin Mint, which produced fine collectors items, and the town was once a train station and junction for the Pennsylvania Railroad's three branches - the West Chester Branch, the Chester Creek Branch, and the Octoraro Branch.

About Philadelphia,PA
A mere 25 minutes west of Philadelphia, residents of Wawa, Pennsylvania are able to enjoy the relaxed countryside in close proximity to one of the nation's most educational and cultural centers. Famous as the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, Philadelphia offers much more than cobblestone streets and historical landmarks. Cultural, culinary, artistic and ethnic treasures abound, including Franklin Square, one of the five public squares that William Penn laid out in his original plan for the city, which now boasts a miniature golf course, a carousel, storytelling benches, a picnic area and more, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Franklin Institute, Longwood Gardens, and Liberty Bell Center, to name a few.  The fifth-largest city in the country, Philadelphia is a welcoming place, a city based on freedom of expression.

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