The Fount Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Buy

The Fount suits families who want a low-density condo in The Sanctuary, Batu Uban, close to USM and the Penang Bridge, from RM843,000. It is a weaker fit for buyers who need to move in before 2030.

The project is by Runnymede Group, with 280 homes in two wings of a 20-storey building on 2.23 acres, within the 27.8-acre The Sanctuary. Layouts run from 957 sq ft with three bedrooms to 1,463 sq ft with 4+1 bedrooms. Vacant possession is targeted for Q1 2030.

By Chan Wei Chao, REN 39846, IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. Updated 12 November 2026. Prices are developer prices.

The Fount pros

• Lowest entry in Batu Uban. From RM843,000, against RM875,700 at Triuni Residences.
• Low density. Only 280 homes, with six or eight units per floor in each wing.
• 32 m pool. Plus landscaped wellness facilities.
• Residential title. With a 10 ft ceiling height and a 24-month defect liability period.

The Fount cons

• Wait until 2030. Vacant possession is targeted for Q1 2030.
• Completed option nearby. Completed Triuni Residences offers 1,146 sq ft with 3+1 bedrooms at RM875,700, RM32,700 more for 189 sq ft more.
• Two bathrooms in 3+1 units. Types B and B1 have 3+1 bedrooms and two bathrooms.
• Running cost. The maintenance fee is about RM0.30 psf plus a 10% sinking fund, about RM316 a month for 957 sq ft.

Which unit should you choose?

Type A at RM843,000 gives three bedrooms in 957 sq ft. Types B and B1 add a +1 room in about 1,230 sq ft from RM1,049,000. Type C at RM1,203,000 is 1,463 sq ft with 4+1 bedrooms and four bathrooms.

Summary

The Fount fits families who want a new, low-density home in The Sanctuary and can wait until 2030. See The Fount prices and floor plans, or compare it side by side with Triuni Residences and Vilaris Courtyard Homes @ The Sanctuary.