The Wychwood 5kW Contemporary Wood Burning Stove is a clean-lined, modern wood burner designed to create a striking focal point while delivering efficient everyday heating. With its contemporary styling, large glass door and matt black finish, it offers a simple but effective way to introduce real flame ambience into both modern and transitional interiors. A major part of the Wychwood’s appeal is its broad flame view. The large glazed door gives an excellent view of the fire, helping the stove feel more open and visually impactful in the room. Supplied in a matt black paint finish, it has a restrained, contemporary look, with an optional pewter handle available for customers who want a slightly different finish detail. The model is also available with skirted base or log store options, giving more flexibility depending on the final look and installation style required. In performance terms, the Wychwood offers a 5 kW nominal output, with an output range from 3 kW to 6.5 kW. It is designed to burn exceptionally cleanly and achieves 75.1% gross efficiency and 82.2% net efficiency. The stove is Ecodesign approved, DEFRA exempt, and carries an A energy rating, making it suitable for burning wood in smoke controlled areas. It accepts logs up to 35 cm, weighs 90 kg, and uses a 125 mm flue diameter. Installation flexibility is another strong point. When fitted with the optional heat shield, the Wychwood can be installed 100 mm from combustible materials at the rear and 250 mm from combustible materials at the sides, provided insulated flue pipe is used to enclose the flue collar in this configuration. A 12 mm superficial non-combustible hearth is required, in line with building regulations. Key Features: Contemporary wood burning stove 5 kW nominal output Output range 3 to 6.5 kW Large glass door Matt black paint finish Optional pewter handle Optional heat shield Optional skirted base Optional log store base Ecodesign approved DEFRA exempt Suitable for smoke controlled areas A energy rating 125 mm flue diameter Accepts logs up to 35 cm 10 year warranty Expert Insight The Wychwood is a strong choice for customers who want a modern 5 kW stove that combines a straightforward contemporary look with practical flexibility. The optional heat shield is especially useful, as it can make installation more achievable in rooms where clearances are tighter than ideal. Its combination of DEFRA exemption, Ecodesign approval and A rating also makes it a sensible option for customers focused on cleaner, compliant wood burning. Suitability The Wychwood 5kW Contemporary Wood Burning Stove is well suited to modern living rooms, extensions, open-plan spaces with moderate heat demand, and homes in smoke control areas looking for a stylish and efficient wood burner. Installation / Technical Notes The stove measures 575 mm high, 555 mm wide and 347 mm deep, with a weight of 90 kg. It uses a 125 mm flue and requires a 12 mm superficial non-combustible hearth. With the optional heat shield fitted, it can be installed 100 mm from combustibles at the rear and 250 mm from combustibles at the sides, with insulated flue pipe used around the flue collar.
