The Contura 51L Wood Burning Stove combines elegant Scandinavian styling with efficient heating performance, making it an excellent choice for modern and traditional homes alike. Featuring the same clean lines and impressive combustion technology as the popular Contura 51 series, the 51L sits on a taller log store base, creating a more striking focal point while providing practical storage for logs beneath the fire.
With a large curved glass door offering a superb view of the flames, the Contura 51L creates a warm, inviting atmosphere while delivering reliable heat and outstanding energy efficiency. Key Features
5kW nominal heat output
High efficiency wood burning stove
Elevated log store base for convenient wood storage
Large panoramic glass door for an exceptional flame view
Clean-burning Scandinavian combustion technology
Airwash system helps keep the glass cleaner for longer
DEFRA exempt model suitable for use in UK Smoke Control Areas
Ecodesign Ready for lower emissions and improved efficiency
Compact footprint ideal for smaller and medium-sized rooms
Manufactured in Sweden with premium-quality materials
Beautiful Flames from Every Angle
The Contura 51L has been designed to maximise the enjoyment of a real wood fire. Its generously sized curved glass door provides an excellent view of the flames, allowing the fire to become the centrepiece of your living space.
The taller pedestal-style design raises the firebox to a comfortable viewing height, creating a more contemporary appearance while making loading logs easier. Practical Built-in Storage
One of the standout features of the Contura 51L is its integrated log store beneath the stove. This practical storage space keeps firewood neatly organised and close at hand, while adding visual balance to the overall design.
The elevated installation also enhances the stove's presence within the room, making it ideal for modern interiors where both function and style are equally important. Efficient Heating with Low Emissions
Designed using Contura's renowned clean-burn technology, the 51L produces more heat from every log while reducing particulate emissions. The advanced combustion system delivers a highly efficient burn, helping you reduce fuel consumption and enjoy longer-lasting warmth.
The built-in airwash system directs preheated air across the glass, helping to minimise soot deposits and maintain a clearer view of the fire. DEFRA Approved & Ecodesign
The Contura 51L is DEFRA exempt, allowing it to burn wood legally in UK Smoke Control Areas. It also meets the latest Ecodesign standards, ensuring cleaner combustion and lower emissions than older stove models.
This makes the stove an environmentally responsible choice without compromising on warmth or performance.
Why Choose the Contura 51L?
If you're looking for a beautifully designed wood burning stove that combines exceptional Scandinavian craftsmanship with practical features, the Contura 51L is an excellent choice. Its elevated log store design, panoramic flame view and outstanding heating efficiency make it equally suited to contemporary renovations and traditional homes.
Whether you're creating a cosy living room or upgrading an existing fireplace, the Contura 51L delivers reliable warmth, timeless styling and years of dependable performance. Specifications
Nominal Heat Output: 5kW
Fuel Type: Wood
Efficiency: High efficiency
DEFRA Approved: Yes
Ecodesign Ready: Yes
Log Store: Yes
Airwash System: Yes
Flue Outlet: Top or Rear
Manufacturer: Contura
Country of Manufacture: Sweden
Contura 51L Wood Burning Stove
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