The Contura 596 Style wood burning stove is a tall 5 kW model designed to combine a stronger vertical presence with wider fire visibility and flexible heat performance. With its new cast iron door, larger sidelights, and the option to add heat retaining Powerstone or a fan, it is suited to homes that want a stove to work as both a design feature and an efficient heat source.
Its tall proportions give the stove more visual impact in the room, helping it feel more architectural than a lower model. The larger sidelights improve the view of the fire from different angles, which can make a real difference in open plan layouts or rooms where the stove is seen from multiple positions. The new cast iron door adds both durability and definition to the front of the appliance, while the cool touch handle keeps operation more comfortable. The stove can also be specified with different top finishes, including painted aluminium, glass, or soapstone, allowing the final appearance to be tailored more closely to the interior.
Performance and usability are supported by a strong set of practical features. The Automatic Start Function controls lighting air through the grate, allowing the stove to be lit with the door shut. The Refuelling Boost Function helps revive embers that are nearly spent by introducing fresh oxygen from below, making it easier for new logs to catch. The Clean Burning system uses preheated combustion air from the rear to support efficient burning over longer periods with low particle concentrations. The Silent Sliding Ashtray makes routine emptying smoother, while the single control is designed for simple and precise combustion regulation.
For buyers looking to extend heat performance, the option of Powerstone adds stored warmth, while a fan can be chosen for extra heat output. With 80% efficiency, a maximum heating area of 120 m², and chimney connection from above or behind, this model offers a strong balance of visual presence, practical control, and installation flexibility.
Key Features:
- Tall stove design
- New cast iron door
- Larger sidelights
- Automatic Start Function
- Clean Burning system
- Cool touch handle
- Refuelling Boost Function
- Silent Sliding Ashtray
- Single control for combustion regulation
- Choice of painted aluminium top
- Choice of glass top
- Choice of soapstone top
- Optional Powerstone
- Optional fan
- Available in black only
- 5 kW output
- 80% efficiency
- Maximum heating area of 120 m²
- Accepts logs up to 33 cm
- Chimney connection above or behind
- Turntable available
Expert Insight:
A taller stove with larger sidelights tends to perform well visually in rooms where the fire is viewed from several positions, as it spreads the presence of the flames beyond a straight on front view. Adding Powerstone can also make sense where longer lasting warmth is a priority, while a fan may suit spaces that need heat moved more actively into the room.
Suitability:
This model is well suited to living rooms, open plan spaces, and design led interiors where a taller stove format and broader fire view add value. It is a strong choice for buyers who want flexibility in finish and optional heat upgrades without stepping into a larger output category.
Installation / Technical Notes:
The stove can be connected from above or behind, which helps when planning different flue routes. Available accessories include fan, floor protection, outdoor air inlet, Powerstone, soft close door, and turntable.
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