Description
Charnwood Cranmore 5 Wood Burning Fireplace
The Charnwood Cranmore 5 is a classic wood burning fireplace designed and made on the Isle of Wight in Britain.
Inspired by Regency-era styling, the Cranmore 5 features a single framed glass door, traditional detailing and a large picture window.
Its balanced proportions make it suitable for a traditional fireplace setting or as a freestanding wood burning stove.
Although designed to suit the massive European 5KW nominal-output market, it still boasts a comfortable 7KW at the top end of it’s output range. It also offers exceptional efficiency ratings and is credited with 5 stars on the UK Clear Skies rating system. This should make it possible to heat a room space of between 125 and 175 cubic metres. However, if you need a little extra power, check out the Cranmore 7 which offers a maximum 11 KW output.
The Cranmore Charnwood fireplace features a large window for maximum fire view. Like all Charnwood cast iron fireplaces, the internal firebox is designed to offer amazing control on your burn provide a flame pattern like no other. This means that your fireside experience is not just a functional process but a truly mesmerizing one. Not all wood-burners are the same.
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5 kW Wood Burning Stove
The Charnwood Cranmore 5 wood burning fireplace has a 5 kW nominal heat output, with an operating range of 2–7 kW.
Suitable for spaces of approximately 125–175 m³.
The firebox accepts logs up to 300 mm (12 inches) long, making it practical for everyday wood burning.
Large Picture Window
The Cranmore 5 freestanding fireplace features a large ceramic glass picture window that provides a wide view of the flames.
The approximately 377 × 346 mm glass area gives the fire a strong visual presence while retaining the traditional proportions of the stove.
Cleanburn Airwash Technology helps keep the glass clearer while the stove is operating.
Classic Regency-Inspired Design
The Cranmore range takes inspiration from the Regency period, combining traditional stove styling with modern combustion technology.
The single framed door and archetypal detailing give the Cranmore 5 a classic appearance that works particularly well with traditional fireplace surrounds.
It can also be installed as a freestanding stove, making it suitable for more contemporary interiors.
Clean and Controlled Wood Burning
The Cranmore 5 uses Charnwood’s BLU clean-burning technology and Quattroflow Air Management System.
It has a single air control for straightforward operation and a sliding firebed for clean and easy ash removal.
Key features include:
- SIA Eco Design Ready
- Cleanburn Airwash Technology
- Quattroflow Air Management System
- BLU clean-burning technology
- Cool-to-touch handle
- Drop-down throat plate
- Sliding firebed
- Ceramic glass
- Firebrick-lined firebox
The drop-down throat plate allows the chimney to be swept through the stove.
84% Efficient Wood Burning Stove
The Cranmore 5 achieves 84% net efficiency and has a ClearSkies Level 5 rating.
Charnwood also lists the stove as Eco Design Ready and DEFRA exempt for burning wood in smoke control areas.
Freestanding Wood Burning Stove
The Cranmore 5 is designed to work equally well as a freestanding stove or within a traditional fireplace setting.
Its standard dimensions are approximately:
- 470 mm wide
- 403 mm deep
- 651 mm high
The stove weighs approximately 85 kg.
Flue and Installation
The Cranmore 5 has a 150 mm (6 inch) flue outlet, with the connection available from the top or rear.
Optional configuration and customisation options include:
- Vertical rear flue adaptor
- Flue boiler
- Choice of eight colours
Installation should follow the manufacturer’s requirements and applicable South African installation regulations.
Charnwood Cranmore 5 for South African Homes
The Charnwood Cranmore 5 wood burning stove offers a traditional alternative to a conventional open fireplace.
Its 5 kW output makes it suitable for smaller to medium-sized living spaces, while its classic styling works particularly well in traditional interiors.
For homeowners looking for a wood burning stove in South Africa, the Cranmore 5 combines British craftsmanship with modern clean-burning technology.
Charnwood Cranmore 5 Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Charnwood |
| Model | Cranmore 5 |
| Fuel | Wood logs |
| Nominal output | 5 kW |
| Output range | 2–7 kW |
| Net efficiency | 84% |
| Approx. heating volume | 125–175 m³ |
| Maximum log length | 300 mm / 12″ |
| Flue outlet | Top or rear |
| Flue diameter | 150 mm / 6″ |
| Dimensions | Approx. 470 W × 403 D × 651 H mm |
| Weight | Approx. 85 kg |
| Glass | Ceramic |
| Glass size | Approx. 377 × 346 mm |
| Air management | Quattroflow |
| Glass technology | Cleanburn Airwash |
| Air control | Single control |
| Stand | Freestanding |
| Colour options | Eight |
| Efficiency rating | 84% |
| ClearSkies rating | Level 5 |
Charnwood Cranmore 5 Wood Burning Stove
The Charnwood Cranmore 5 combines traditional Regency-inspired styling with modern wood-burning technology.
Its 5 kW heat output, large picture window and compact freestanding proportions make it a versatile option for South African homes.
The Cranmore 5 can complement a traditional fireplace surround or stand independently as a feature stove.
Contact Italfire for more information about the Charnwood Cranmore 5 wood burning stove and installation options in South Africa.
Optional extras:
Charnwood Cranmore 5 freestanding Fireplace is available in a choice of 8 Charnwood colours. These various colour options cost an extra R5000 with a 2-3 week lead-time: Almond, Blue, Brown, Bronze, Green, Gunmetal and Pewter.
Charnwood fireplaces
Charnwood is one of best wood-burning fireplace brands in South Africa. Every Charnwood fireplace is built in the United Kingdom using precision-engineered steel and cast iron components. Designed to provide efficient heat with exceptional flame control. These fireplaces combine traditional craftsmanship with modern combustion technology.
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