Options for fire place? Open fire or multi fuel stove?

[stu550]

Hi all

I’ve got a fireplace that currently has a gas supply with a flueless stove in. Chimney is not lined.

The stove needs replacing so am wondering which is the easiest option to go down.

Considering putting an open fire in here but it’s quite a large opening so am just wondering how this would work and what style i’d be looking at etc.

Thoughts welcomed.

Thanks.

 

[Bodgedbuild]

The only problem is that if you upgrade to a wood burning/multi-fuel stove is that you would then be required to conform to the regulations for the new installation. Your hearth looks too small so that might be the biggest issue, there are other regs too...
https://www.stovefitterswarehouse.co.uk/pages/hearth-regulations

 

[foxhole]

Get quote from Hetas guy, price might influence your choice.

 

[Burnerman]

No way I’d go for an open fire.....a quality multi fuel stove, twinwall lined chimney with register plate for me.
If you can choose a stove which draws its combustion air from outside so much the better. (If possible - if we are looking at an external wall).
John