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A Stovax Sheraton 5 wood burning stove in a painted timber surround with a brick chamber in Tadcaster

Case study

A modern stove in a classic timber surround

A fireplace renovation in Tadcaster, fitting a Stovax Sheraton 5 wood burning stove into a Waddington painted timber surround with a handmade-style brick chamber and an Antique Leather granite hearth.

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ApplianceStovax Sheraton 5 wood burning stove
LocationTadcaster, North Yorkshire
SurroundWaddington painted timber
HearthAntique Leather granite

The chamber

Out with the old grate, in with a proper chamber

We removed the existing outdated open Baxi grate and solid fuel back, then formed a new chamber measuring 950mm wide by 950mm high by 400mm deep, with a supporting concrete lintel above. The opening was then lined with a handmade-style slim brick in Hampton Rural Blend, creating a warm, textured backdrop for the new stove.

To complete the installation we supplied and fitted a new Antique Leather granite hearth, installed a flexible stainless steel chimney liner and fitted an anti-downdraught cowl on the chimney pot, which improves flue performance while keeping birds, rain and wind out of the system and preventing burn-rate issues.

The surround

The Waddington, a Georgian and Regency classic

The Waddington painted timber surround brings a Georgian and Regency character to the room. It uses classic geometry and structured proportions, a moulded mantelpiece with multi-tiered projecting cornices that throw clean, sharp shadow lines, deep flat-faced pilasters with subtle block detailing at the base and top, and an under-mantel shelf, a hallmark of traditional period woodwork.

This framing style pairs beautifully with an exposed brick chamber and a modern wood burner, bridging traditional character with contemporary function. The finished installation created the charm of a modern woodburning stove within a timeless timber surround and brick chamber, another new classic by the Carl Finnell team and another delighted client.

Hampton Rural Blend handmade-style brick, used to line the chamber
Hampton Rural Blend handmade-style brick, used to line the chamber
Antique Leather matt black granite, tough and forgiving of ash
Antique Leather matt black granite, tough and forgiving of ash

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