The British Fires Winchester 870 Electric Fire Suite brings together timeless fireplace styling and advanced electric flame technology. Featuring the award-winning New Forest 870 electric fire within an elegant, three-sided fireplace surround, the Winchester offers the appearance of a traditional mantelpiece with the convenience of a modern electric fire.
With an overall width of 1200mm, the Winchester 870 is the smallest model in the Winchester collection. Its balanced proportions make it particularly suitable for living rooms, lounges and interiors where a compact yet attractive fireplace is required.
Classic Fireplace Styling with Modern Convenience
Unlike minimalist, shelf-style electric fireplace suites, the Winchester features a traditional-inspired mantel design with a substantial top shelf and clean architectural lines.
Its solid MDF construction provides a coordinated surround that frames the New Forest electric fire, creating a complete fireplace without requiring a chimney breast or conventional fireplace opening.
The Winchester’s understated design makes it suitable for both contemporary and more traditional interiors.
Four Contemporary Suite Colours
Choose from four finishes to complement your home’s interior:
- Linen Stone: A soft, natural-looking finish that pairs beautifully with neutral interiors.
- Carbon Black: A bold, dark finish that creates an eye-catching contrast.
- Flint Grey: A versatile grey colour suitable for contemporary living spaces.
- Pearl White: A light, elegant finish for bright and minimalist interiors.
All four suite colours are available at the same price.
Choose Your New Forest 870 Fire Edition
The Winchester 870 is available with three British Fires New Forest editions, allowing you to select the fuel-bed presentation and visual features that best suit your preferences.
Signature Edition
The Signature Edition features carefully detailed ceramic logs, complemented by bark, husk and slate-effect fuel-bed materials. The realistic LED flames create a welcoming fireplace display with a natural woodland appearance.
Deluxe Edition
The Deluxe Edition includes handcrafted Deluxe Real Logs, created using genuine English oak. Their natural textures, distinctive shapes and realistic detailing enhance the appearance of the glowing fuel bed.
Black Edition
The Black Edition offers a premium fireplace presentation, combining Deluxe Real Logs with dark rear glass to create a richer, more immersive flame display.
The darker interior provides additional visual contrast, enhancing the apparent depth and definition of the flames.
Realistic LED Flames and Air Curtain Technology
At the heart of the Winchester 870 is the New Forest electric fire, designed to recreate the atmosphere of a real wood fire through advanced LED flame technology.
The realistic flame effects can be enjoyed without activating the heater, making the fireplace suitable for creating ambience throughout the year.
When additional warmth is required, the integrated heater delivers up to 1.5kW of supplementary heat.
British Fires’ patented Air Curtain Technology helps distribute warm air effectively into the room, while the supplied remote control allows convenient operation.
Wall-Mounted Installation Without a Chimney
The Winchester 870 is designed as a complete wall-mounted electric fireplace suite, offering a practical alternative to a traditional solid-fuel or gas fireplace.
No chimney, flue or gas connection is required. The fire operates using a standard electrical supply and is supplied with a three-pin plug and approximately 1.8m power cable.
The suite must be installed onto a suitable supporting wall with the necessary electrical provision, ventilation and clearances specified in the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
British Fires Winchester 870 Specifications
| Manufacturer | British Fires |
|---|---|
| Model | Winchester 870 |
| Fire Type | Electric |
| Fire Model | New Forest 870 |
| Overall Width | 1200mm |
| Overall Height | 611mm |
| Overall Depth | 404mm |
| Heat Output | 1.26–1.5kW |
| Supply Voltage | 220–240V AC |
| Fuse Rating | 13 Amp |
| Lighting Technology | LED |
| Suite Construction | MDF |
| Installation | Wall Mounted |
| Fire Editions | Signature, Deluxe, Black |
| Suite Colours | Linen Stone, Carbon Black, Flint Grey, Pearl White |
| Remote Control | Included |
| Chimney Required | No |
Dimensions and specifications are based on British Fires’ published technical information. Always consult the latest installation instructions before ordering.
Why Buy Your Winchester 870 from Bonfire?
Established in 2003, Bonfire is an independent, family-run fireplace retailer and British Fires Premier Dealer, specialising in fireplace design, supply, installation and aftercare.
Our extensive showroom near Reading, Berkshire, provides an opportunity to explore contemporary and traditional fireplace designs, with expert guidance available from our experienced team.
Whether you are updating an existing living room or creating a new fireplace feature, we can help you choose the most suitable electric fireplace suite for your home.
Order your British Fires Winchester 870 Electric Fire Suite online or contact Bonfire for expert advice and a professional installation quotation.
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