We’ve had our eye on Bronte Village for a while now, and Claystone is one of the more interesting preconstruction opportunities to come through this part of Oakville in some time. It’s a boutique lakeside condominium from Graywood Developments, built in partnership with Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp., and it’s positioned right where South Oakville’s small-town charm meets the shore of Lake Ontario.
One of the best perks of Claystone is the location, the build quality, and the fact it’s actually priced very competitively with resale properties in the area (and usually new homes come at a big premium in price).
The Location: Why Bronte Village
Claystone sits directly in Bronte Village, steps from the marina and just a short walk from Bronte Harbour and Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park. It’s genuinely walkable, Farm Boy and Cucci Restaurant are each about a 3-minute walk away, Bronte Harbour is roughly 5 minutes on foot, and Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park is about 6 minutes away. For anyone who wants transit access, both Bronte GO and Appleby GO are a short drive out.
The neighbourhood itself blends a historic, small-town waterfront feel with an evolving village core, the area has plans in motion to expand sidewalks, add greenspace, and grow local shopping and dining, all while keeping the walkable, community-oriented character that makes Bronte Village what it is.
The Building
Claystone is a mid-rise condominium designed by Diamond Schmitt, the award-winning architecture firm behind projects in more than 50 cities worldwide. Interiors are by The Patton Design Studio, and the landscape architecture is by Adesso Design Inc.
Amenities
Claystone’s amenity offering is built around the idea of slower, more intentional daily life by the water:
- The Lobby: a curated arrival space with concierge service
- The Shore Fitness Studio: weight training, cardio equipment, and a dedicated stretch/yoga area
- The Harbour Co-working Lounge: flexible open and private work areas with natural light
- The Cove Event Lounge: a full party/gathering room with a modern kitchen, ideal for larger celebrations
- Private rooftop terraces: a limited collection of exclusive outdoor spaces with views of Bronte Village, the lake, and the surrounding treetops
- Outdoor amenities including a BBQ area, gas fire pits, an outdoor pet area, and a bike storage/repair station with pet wash
- Underground parking, with dedicated car share parking also available
Suites and Pricing
Claystone offers three distinct suite collections, ranging from efficient one-bedroom-plus-den layouts to spacious three-bedroom-plus-den suites. Based on current released pricing:
The entry collection (1+dens around 610 sq ft, start at $686,000; 2 bedrooms start just under $800,000.
The Spacious collection starts just under $1.1m, and ranges from 1,045-1295 square feet.
The Premium collection starts at in the mid $1.75s for 1340 square feet, and goes up to 1800 square feet.
Pricing reflects currently released floors and units (July 2026), and is subject to change without notice. Parking, view, and terrace premiums may apply on select suites. Contact us for current availability, as units and floors are released and sold on a rolling basis.
Floorplans For Claystone
Review the floorplans and brochures above.
The HST Rebate Program
One of the more compelling parts of this launch is the pricing structure itself: eligible buyers can receive an HST rebate of up to $130,000, which is built directly into the incentive pricing above. Combined with a “no closing costs” style program, this positions Claystone’s net pricing much closer to comparable resale inventory in the neighbourhood than preconstruction buyers might expect.
Deposit Structure
Claystone offers an extended deposit program:
– $5,000 on signing
– Balance to 5% within 30 days
– 5% at 150 days
– 5% at 510 days
– 5% on occupancy
Parking, Lockers, and Fees
– Parking is included on all two-bedroom-and-larger suites; one-bedroom-plus-den buyers can purchase parking where available (others are waitlisted)
– Parking: $40,000 (promotional pricing) | EV Parking: $52,000 | Locker: $7,500 (promotional pricing)
– Maintenance fees: approximately $0.74/sq ft, with hydro and water metered separately
– Parking maintenance: $125/month | Locker maintenance: $65/month
– Rooftop terraces start from $25,000, subject to availability
Timeline
Occupancy is currently slated to commence in Q2 2028, with financing already committed and construction starting in Fall 2026. One of the more common risk factors we get asked about with preconstruction is whether financing will come through, and when construction is slated to start, and it’s already resolved here.
The Developers
Graywood Developments is a Toronto-based private investment management firm with 40 years of experience developing single-family homes, townhomes, mid-rise condominiums, and high-rise towers across North America. Their portfolio includes notable GTA projects such as The Ritz-Carlton Toronto, Peter & Adelaide, Wonder, 250 Lawrence, and The Goode, along with several projects in Calgary.
Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp. is the real estate development arm of the Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Group, a Japanese conglomerate with more than a century of history developing residential communities and urban destinations, including along Osaka’s Umeda district. Since expanding internationally in 2015, the firm has delivered over 67,000 residential units across Japan and ASEAN markets, including their well-known “Geo” condominium brand. Claystone marks their first step into the Canadian market.
Thinking About Claystone?
If Bronte Village is on your radar, we’d be glad to walk you through current floorplans, available units, and pricing at Claystone in more detail. As we always tell our clients, working with an agent before you register with a preconstruction sales office costs you nothing extra — the developer covers our commission — and it means you have someone reviewing the fine print in your corner from day one.
Contact us and we’ll help you figure out if Claystone is the right fit.
