The Contura i5L wood burning stove is a compact 5 kW freestanding stove designed for customers who appreciate a more traditional English-style look without sacrificing fire view or everyday heating performance. With its short legs, cast iron door construction and choice of door styles, it offers a lower, more grounded presence in the room than taller contemporary stove formats.
What defines this model is its balance between classic styling and practical flame visibility. The short-legged design gives the stove a more settled, furniture-like stance, making it especially suited to interiors where a lower-profile appliance feels more in keeping with the room. The large glass areas are designed to keep the fire clearly visible, helping the stove feel more open in use. The cast iron door is an important construction feature, providing the stability and heat tolerance needed under repeated temperature changes. You can also tailor the appearance by choosing between a more modern panorama door or a more traditional double-door format, both available in black or grey.
In performance terms, the i5L delivers 5 kW output, 78% efficiency and a maximum heating area of 90 m². Its compact proportions make it easier to place in smaller rooms or tighter layouts, while still giving the visual and practical benefits expected from a properly specified wood burning stove.
Key Features:
- 5 kW freestanding wood burning stove
- Short-legged design
- Cast iron door
- Choice of panorama or double door
- Black or grey door options
- Large glass areas for a clear fire view
- 78% efficiency
- Maximum heating area of 90 m²
- Maximum log length of 35 cm
- Available in black
- Outdoor air inlet option
Version Options:
Double Door, Grey has now been discontinued.
(Shown without legs)
Expert Insight
The lower stance of a stove like this changes how it sits within a room. It tends to suit more traditional interiors, fireplace recesses and spaces where a taller appliance would feel visually out of place. The choice between panorama and double doors is also useful, because it allows the stove to lean either more contemporary or more classic without changing the core appliance.
The cast iron door is not just a style detail. It is used because it holds its form under repeated high-temperature use, which is important for long-term durability and consistent operation.
Suitability
The Contura i5L is well suited to living rooms, fireplace openings and interiors with a more classic design direction. It is a strong choice for customers who want a compact stove with a lower profile, a clear view of the fire and the option to choose between a modern or more traditional door style.
Installation / Technical Notes
This stove measures 545 mm high, 550 mm wide and 433 mm deep, with a net weight of 77 kg. It takes logs up to 35 cm in length, has a maximum heating area of 90 m² and is listed with accessories including legs and an outdoor air inlet.
Accessories:
Hot Air Grate:
Cover Grille:
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