Waterloo Region Record

AUBURN DEVELOPMEN­TS

THE BARREL YARDS

- by Jane Pinzhoffer, for The Record

The Onyx buildings are located where Onyx Premium Flour was milled at The Joseph Seagram Flour Mill and Distillery and The Cooperage is where Canada Barrels and Kegs made the barrels Seagram’s Distillery used to age their world famous premium whiskey. These historic sites are now integrated into a modern uniquely designed neighbourh­ood of living options.

Luxur y

The Barrel Yards offer upscale rental suites, with beautiful finishes, exceptiona­l amenities, and stunning views. Every suite features an open concept living space with 9’ ceilings and espresso maple or oak cabinetry with quartz countertop­s, six Energy Star stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar in a modern gourmet kitchen. Other features include spa-inspired bathrooms, porcelain tile flooring, easy care engineered laminate flooring, in-suite laundry and designer package colour schemes. Expansive windows and generous-sized balconies take advantage of the spectacula­r views over Waterloo Park, Silver Lake, and the Uptown skyline.

Location

Enjoy the convenienc­e of being within walking distance to all the amenities and businesses uptown Waterloo has to offer including, fine restaurant­s, popular cafés, fashionabl­e boutiques, Waterloo Park, Iron Horse Trail, the Clay and Glass Museum, the Uptown Gallery, Waterloo Public Library, and the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre. Ground breaking growth led by major tech companies and thousands of successful start-ups, has Waterloo Region positioned alongside Toronto as the next tech hub. Uptown Waterloo sits adjacent to downtown Kitchener which continues to grow and thrive. The addition of the ION rapid transit system will offer a reliable and efficient mode of transporta­tion between Cambridge and Waterloo that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect our natural resources.

Lifestyle

Living at The Barrel Yards offers an optimum experience for young profession­als, downsizing empty-nesters, and anyone who wants the advantages of a low maintenanc­e, carefree, contempora­ry lifestyle. The Barrel Yards extends a sense of community to its residents, with many social opportunit­ies and ways to get to know your neighbours whether you live at The Cooperage or The Onyx. Communal gatherings include a social club, monthly movie nights, a book club, games nights, and fully catered resident parties. A walk/run club and yoga classes with an instructor are also offered. Happily a pet friendly community. The lobbies at The Onyx and The Cooperage welcome you and your guests with a modern décor and furnishing­s. Entertainm­ent lounges are social hubs where you can entertain friends by the cozy fireplace overlookin­g Waterloo Park and Silver Lake, enjoy a game of pool in the billiards room, or organize a dinner in the private dining room. Summer takes you to the outdoor terrace with a swimming pool at The Onyx, sun lounge area, barbeques, and a spot for dining al fresco, while watching the sun set. You won’t need a gym membership with a state-of-the-art fitness centre, yoga studio, and “his” and “hers” showers and saunas right in the building. Screen your favourite films or watch special event programmin­g in the 20-seat movie theatre. The spacious, beautifull­y appointed library, meeting rooms and boardroom can comfortabl­y accommodat­e start-up business people and those who work from home. Leasing office is located at 20 Barrel Yards Blvd., just off Father David Bauer Drive. Open daily for your convenienc­e. Call 226-646-1482 for more informatio­n on our hours or to book an appointmen­t today!

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