Waterloo Region Record

The Millstone Collection - Just Right for Right Sizing

- By Jane Pinzhoffer for The Record

Feeling weighed down by the constant upkeep and household chores associated with living in a large family home? Consider simplifyin­g your lifestyle and moving to The Barrel Yards in Uptown Waterloo.

Award-winning Auburn Developmen­ts The Barrel Yards developmen­t has played a huge role in the revitaliza­tion of the city’s core. The Onyx offers premium 2 bedrooms + den rental suites that give you all of the space you need without all the upkeep.

The Millstone Collection

The 2 bedrooms + den of The Millstone Collection provides you with a spacious 1266 sq. ft. floor plan ideal for those looking to right size into carefree living. The luxurious gourmet kitchens open up into the dining and living room making it ideal for entertaini­ng friends and family. These corner suites are flooded with natural light from the abundance of oversized windows with breathtaki­ng views of Waterloo Park and Silver Lake. Starting at $2395, each suite showcases quality features and high-end finishes including espresso maple or oak cabinetry with quartz countertop­s, six Energy Star stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, a large master bedroom with a modern sliding door, and two full spa-inspired bathrooms. Other suite amenities include spacious closets in the bedrooms and foyer, porcelain tile flooring, easycare engineered laminate flooring, in-suite laundry, modern lighting, and designer package colour schemes. Now as a limited time rental incentive, enjoy a compliment­ary wine fridge in your suite, fully stocked with exclusive hand selected wines, perfect for hosting or enjoying all by yourself!

Luxurious Amenities

Amenity spaces expand your home even further. Entertain your guests in expansive entertainm­ent lounges overlookin­g Waterloo Park and Silver Lake, in the billiards room, or the private dining room. Summer brings you to the outdoor terrace with a swimming pool and hot tub at The Onyx, sun lounge area, barbeques, and a spot for dining al fresco. A state-of-the-art fitness centre, yoga studio, and “his” and “her” showers and saunas, a 20-seat movie theatre, beautifull­y appointed library, meeting rooms, and boardrooms are available to all residents. The Barrel Yards extends a sense of community to its residents, with frequent resident programs. Social gatherings like, a walking group, Zumba and yoga classes, a games night, a movie night, a knitting/craft club, a bridge club, and a book club.

City Living

Living in sought after Uptown Waterloo puts you right in the heart of the city and within walking distance to everywhere you want to go. There’s a wide array of eateries, from trendy cafés to fine dining, like Proof Kitchen + Lounge located right within The Barrel Yards, and lets you take advantage of the Barrel Rewards program for residents with 10% off for dine-in guests. There’s numerous shops and boutiques, and Vincenzo’s grocery store with its old world market ambiance. Waterloo Park presents 45 hectares of prime parkland, with a number of amenities and popular events like Wonders of Winter and Music and Movies in the Park. Iron Horse Trail runs for 5.5 kilometres between Waterloo Park and Kitchener’s Victoria Park. The addition of the ION rapid transit system will be a reliable and efficient mode of transporta­tion between Cambridge and Waterloo that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect our natural resources.

Carefree Lifestyle

Spend less time maintainin­g and more time enjoying! Home ownership means maintenanc­e and repairs, moving to The Barrel Yards can streamline your life and give you a freedom that caring for a large home simply cannot. Unlock the equity in your home and take advantage of the lower maintenanc­e lifestyle renting has to offer. Not only is a brand new luxury suite a breeze to keep clean, you’ll never have to worry about plumbing, heating, or electrical issues. Landscapin­g and snow shovelling will be a thing of the past and taking advantage of last minute travel means simply packing and heading to the airport.

Lock in this limited time rental rate and the exclusive hand selected fully stock wine fridge. For more informatio­n call 226-646-1482 or drop into the Leasing Center located at 20 Barrel Yards Blvd., Live/Work Suite 1, just off Father David Bauer Drive. Open Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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