Describing Oakville’s new Claystone Condos as down to earth makes sense on several levels. 

 For one thing, its name is a reference to the clay-rich Trafalgar Moraine upon which the project sits. For another, Claystone is capped at seven storeys. And with its relatively roomy 141 suites offering well-defined spaces for dining, living and working — as opposed to the open-concept units dominating the GTA market — the new building from Graywood Developments and Osaka, Japan-based Hankyu Hanshin Properties is delivering homes that are “more realistic for residents,” according to Graywood vice-president of development Jordan Kemp. “We’ve been out on the ground since the fall, gathering feedback from potential buyers, and what we’ve found is that there’s a real demand for larger units with premium features. People want quality, space and a sense of home in a condo setting.”