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Ranked 1st out of 22 in West Sussex
By Leaf Living
3.94
Fontwell Meadows is nestled in the green landscape of West Sussex, just west of Arundel. Also, it is just over six miles from the cathedral city of Chichester. Close to the south coast, residents in this countryside village can enjoy the developments' own orchard, allotments, community building and sports courts. Additionally, residents benefit from a traditional pub, local stores nearby and good connections to Bognor Regis, Chichester, Brighton and Portsmouth.
Facilities
EV car charging
Onsite maintenance
Onsite maintenance
Parking
Parking
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Private garden
Resident events
Resident events
Wifi included
EV car charging
Onsite maintenance
Onsite maintenance
Parking
Parking
Awards
Excellence Award: 2023
Leaf Living at Fontwell Meadows, BN18
Ranked 1st out of 22 in West Sussex
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21 total reviews
Eileen Traynor-McCabe (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Oct 2023
Eileen Traynor-McCabe (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Oct 2023
Extremely high praise for this development and the nature of how the tenancy arrangements operate. The design of the houses is excellent and the management of the property couldn’t be bettered. I was very fortunate to secure a tenancy at my property and intend to retain it for as long as I can. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this to anyone in a similar housing requirement situation.
Manager response
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate it and are happy to hear you’re enjoying your new home.
Posted by
Leaf Living, Admin
Oct 2023
Jay (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Mar 2024
Jay (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Mar 2024
Property management are by far the worst I have ever had the displeasure of dealing with. Everything in the home seems cheap and broken, trying to get help from leaf, is almost impossible. Their attitude they give their tenants is rude and belittling, (if you don't like it move) is the normal response. The rent is always going up, even with any outstanding issues. I would say, be careful with the smile you receive in moving into a property, because that smile is a smirk! Even if you want to move out, they have hit other tenants with bills to pay for the issues that where already existing.
Manager response
Thank you for leaving a review, we really value your feedback. Please can you send us an email at lettings@leafliving.com with more information and your contact details so we can look into this for you.
Posted by
Leaf Living, Admin
Apr 2024
Emcus (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Mar 2024
Emcus (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Mar 2024
The property management does not feel at all like it did when we were sold rhe property. Firstly, parking. We constantly receive letters asking to not park on the road outside our homes. The only issue is the car ports are so small, families can't get children out without damaging doors or climbing across interiors. Gardens are unusable in the winter. Apparently this is acceptable to leaf. The irony being while residents face lawns that are bogs and brown, leaf say it is due to waterlogging and poor weather (I.e. they won't fix) but simultaneously trying to get those who move out to pay for a full returf. The two aren't matching up. We were really hopeful moving in. We were sold a dream. But the reality is this is a very poorly managed property. The rents are astronomical (much higher than private rentals on the same estate with other smaller agents) , the 24/7 property management is a bit laughable to be honest. The "negotiation" on rents we were promised when first moving in is more of an ultimatum, and the emails everyone gets are "pay this huge increase or leave". And good luck getting that with the 2 month notice we were all told. It was more like 6 weeks and when we reply, it takes another good 2 weeks and chasing to get replies. All in all, this is a disappointment. Flooded roads, all winter long. Selfish developers blocking driveways when we need to leave for work, leaving us late for work, a non existent property maintenance team, unusable Gardens for 6 months of the year. The houses are warm, I'll give them that. And relatively cheap heating. But honestly, I am very disappointed with leaf living.
Manager response
Thank you for leaving a review, we really value your feedback. Please can you send us an email at lettings@leafliving.com with more information and your contact details so we can look into this for you.
Posted by
Leaf Living, Admin
Apr 2024
Janet Clark (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Mar 2024
Janet Clark (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Mar 2024
Great very happy to seeing what is going to be built Not really sure what you want me to write here but overall as a disabled person it’s very easy for me to get out and about as it’s very flat which is perfect for me and means I’m not housebound as I was before. Looking forward to seeing what shops et cetera are going to be made.
WarrenG (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Jan 2024
WarrenG (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Jan 2024
Overall the kitchen design is pretty good. We very much wish there was a bit more storage for plates/pantry/misc kitchen items but we were able to create storage beyond that. The appliances are pretty decent though the washer/dryer usually needs extra time added to get your clothes completely dry. The building is very quiet and feels very insulated from wind/heat/cold which has been great. One thing that I think our development could benefit from is a small store on site to pick up small grocery items. Additionally it would be great to open the road so that the community has access to Arundel road. It's been closed off since we moved in which has been inconvenient when you just need to fill up your car or run to the Waitrose.
Manager response
Thank you for leaving a review, we really value your feedback. Please can you send us an email at lettings@leafliving.com with more information and your contact details so we can look into this for you.
Posted by
Leaf Living, Admin
Mar 2024
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