The Contura 820T Style soapstone stove is a 5 kW wood burning stove designed to combine efficient heating with the visual character and heat-retaining benefits of natural stone. Its soapstone panels give the stove a softer, more architectural finish while also helping to release warmth in a more steady and comfortable way.
What sets this model apart is the use of soapstone around the body of the stove. Every stove has its own natural variation in the stone, so the finish feels more individual than a standard painted model. On the Style version, the stone panels also have fewer joins than previous models, giving the stove a cleaner and more refined appearance. Combined with the cast iron door, compact proportions and practical log compartment, this makes it a strong choice for interiors where both performance and design matter.
With an output of 5 kW, an efficiency of 81% and a maximum heating area of 120 m², this stove is built for effective everyday heating. Contura’s Clean Burning System introduces preheated combustion air to support efficient burning and low particle concentrations, while the single air control keeps output regulation straightforward. Features such as ASF – Automatic Start Function, RBF – Refuelling Boost Function and the Silent Sliding Ashtray make day-to-day use more controlled, cleaner and easier.
Key Features:
- Soapstone side panels for a natural, heat-retaining finish
- Each stove has unique stone veining
- Fewer panel joins on the Style version for a cleaner look
- 5 kW heat output
- 81% efficiency
- Maximum heating area of 120 m²
- Cast iron door for strength under repeated temperature change
- Clean Burning System for efficient combustion and low particle concentrations
- ASF – Automatic Start Function for controlled start-up air
- RBF – Refuelling Boost Function to revive embers before refuelling
- Silent Sliding Ashtray with damped movement
- Practical log compartment beneath the stove
- Single control for precise combustion regulation
- Top or rear chimney connection
- Available in black or grey
- Maximum log length of 33 cm
Expert Insight
Soapstone is particularly valued on stove models like this because it does more than change the appearance. It absorbs heat during the burn cycle and helps release it more gradually, which can make the heat feel less sharp and more even in everyday use. The cast iron door is also an important construction detail, as this material is chosen to cope with repeated expansion and contraction from high operating temperatures.
The option of either top or rear chimney connection gives more flexibility when planning the flue route. An outdoor air inlet can also be useful in properties where controlled air supply is an important part of the installation design.
Suitability
This model is well suited to rooms where you want a compact stove with a more premium, furniture-led appearance. It works particularly well in design-conscious living spaces, renovation projects and homes where the natural texture of soapstone suits the wider interior scheme. With its 5 kW output and 120 m² maximum heating area, it is suited to spaces that need effective regular heating without moving to a larger stove format.
Installation / Technical Notes
The stove offers chimney connection from above or behind, which gives more flexibility depending on the fireplace opening or flue design. It supports a maximum log length of 33 cm and has a net weight of 125 kg. Optional accessories listed for this model include floor protection, a hotplate and an outdoor air inlet.
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