Fireplace location

2 years ago

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Hello!

I'm buying an old cottage that previously had a chimney and fireplace that was removed by the current owners (left corner of living room). I am looking at the layout to see where I can install a fireplace. I am thinking of building a wall between the open plan dining and living room but only a part wall (in red on floorplan). I want it to be made of brick/stone and one side of this wall will either have glass pane or just leave it open so the wall is kind of a dividing wall but yet still maintaining an element of open plan and creating a bit of a hallway into the dining area. The dining room to the left with the skylights is an extension so was thinking either a flue or chimney could go into the ceiling and roof quite easily since there is nothing above this room. Is this doable? Can I make that wall into a chimney breast? I'm just wondering what my options are. Something similar to photo below! Any advice would be very much appreciated.

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Haru Design
2 years ago
Hello! You could opt out of a chimney breast but still have a fireplace wherever you like if you get a bio-ethanol fireplace installed.

There's multiple variations & some that look identical to the picture you attached. You can find some at https://www.bioethanol-fireplace.co.uk/

Best of luck with your cottage!
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HU-884611482
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2 years ago
Thank you! Do they generate much heat?
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They do generate heat, but not close to as much as a regular fireplace if that's your main selling point.

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