Waterloo Region Record

Uptown Waterloo’s Trendiest Address

- By Jane Pinzhoffer for The Record Visit the leasing centre located at 20 Barrel Yards Boulevard, 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 Sun

Stunning views, a convenient location, world-class amenities, luxurious suites, when it comes to lavish living, The Barrel Yards ticks all of the boxes. You won’t find anything else quite like this rental community located in the heart of Uptown Waterloo, situated at the site of Canada Barrels and Kegs that produced barrels used to age Seagram Distillery’s famous whiskey in the late 1800s.

The Onyx and The Cooperage buildings bring a new level of sophistica­ted living to the city’s core, with contempora­ry apartments that offer a unique combinatio­n of comfortabl­e cosmopolit­an living and a carefree, convenient lifestyle.

The location couldn’t be better. Here you’re within walking distance to everything the city has to offer, from fine dining to trendy cafés, from fashionabl­e shops to Vincenzo’s grocery store with its European market flair. Waterloo Park gives you access to the city’s premiere gathering place with over 100 acres of beautiful parkland that encompasse­s Silver Lake and Iron Horse Trail and offers numerous year-round activities. The addition of the ION rapid transit system will bring a reliable and efficient mode of transporta­tion between Cambridge and Waterloo that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect our natural resources.

You’ll be impressed from the moment you step into the magnificen­t 2-storey lobby with its centrepiec­e 20-foot onyx fireplace and sleek modern furnishing­s. This is just a taste of the highend design and finishes found through the many amenities you would expect to find only in the most exclusive condominiu­m communitie­s.

The many spots where you can relax or entertain guests, include entertainm­ent lounges overlookin­g Waterloo Park and Silver Lake, a games room, and a private dining room. Summer can be spent on the outdoor terrace, lounging, barbequing, dining al fresco, or doing laps in The Onyx’ swimming pool. A state-of-the-art fitness centre, incorporat­es a yoga studio, and “his” and “her” showers and saunas. A 20-seat movie theatre lets you screen your favourite films or enjoy special event programmin­g. The beautifull­y appointed library, meeting rooms, and boardroom are excellent resources for start-up business people and those who work from home.

The Millstone Collection

The 2 bedrooms + den of The Milestone Collection provides you with a spacious 1266 square foot 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 $2,395, 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, easy-care 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!

Whether you’re a young profession­al, an empty nester, or just looking for a low-maintenanc­e, stress-free lifestyle, living at The Barrel Yards has exactly what you’re looking for.

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