i was told that there may have been a fireplace here originally. i would like to restore this original feature with a victorian decorative only fireplace. but i dont understand if the wall needs to be broken and what to do with the slanty part on top
No, you don't need to remove the chimney breast. If there was a fireplace originally, the cavity may have just been boarded over. If it sounds hollow when you tap it, it could be simply a case of removing the boarding and inserting the fireplace. If you're unsure, contact a fireplace installer.
You can verify whether there was a fire by lifting the carpet. If it’s Victorian you may well find a tiled hearth. My house is Edwardian and some ... person ... decided to strip out/board up three out of four, and the one existing is a brick monstrosity. However, in the two bedrooms with fireplaces the hearth (and exact location of the fire) can be seen when lifting the carpet. At least it’s an easy way to check and will give you a starting point.
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