The Contura 556 Wood Burning Stove combines elegant Scandinavian styling with outstanding heating performance, making it one of the most popular freestanding wood burning stoves in the Contura range. Its clean lines, generous curved glass and large side windows create a stunning panoramic view of the flames, transforming any living space into a warm and inviting retreat.
Designed and manufactured in Sweden, the Contura 556 delivers an efficient 5kW heat output, making it an excellent choice for most modern homes. Whether your interior is contemporary, traditional or somewhere in between, the sleek cylindrical design complements a wide range of décor styles while providing reliable, energy-efficient heating. Panoramic Flame View
One of the defining features of the Contura 556 is its impressive three-sided fire view. The large front glass and expansive side panels allow you to enjoy the dancing flames from multiple angles, creating a beautiful focal point within your room. The integrated cast iron door and cool-touch handle provide both durability and ease of use, while the large viewing window stays cleaner for longer thanks to Contura's advanced combustion technology. Effiecient, Clean Burning Technology The Contura 556 has been engineered to provide maximum heat with minimal fuel consumption. Its advanced Clean Burning System introduces pre-heated secondary air into the firebox, encouraging a more complete combustion that reduces emissions while extracting more heat from every log.
With an efficiency of approximately 80%, the stove produces comfortable warmth while helping to reduce wood consumption and running costs. DEFRA Approved & Ecodesign
The Contura 556 is DEFRA approved for use in UK Smoke Control Areas, allowing you to enjoy the ambience of a real wood fire even in many urban locations. It also meets the latest Ecodesign standards, delivering lower particulate emissions and improved environmental performance compared to older generation wood burning stoves. Designed Around Everyday Living
Every detail of the Contura 556 has been carefully considered to make ownership effortless. Features include:
Nominal heat output of 5kW
Heats rooms up to approximately 120m² (depending on insulation and layout)
Large panoramic front and side glass panels
High efficiency clean burn technology
Cool-touch handle for comfortable operation
Practical integrated log storage compartment
Top or rear flue connection options
Available with painted steel, glass or soapstone top finishes
Manufactured in Sweden to exceptional quality standards
Why Choose the Contura 556? If you're looking for a premium wood burning stove that combines beautiful Scandinavian design with excellent heating efficiency, the Contura 556 is an outstanding choice. Its timeless appearance, impressive flame visibility and advanced combustion system make it equally suited to new-build homes, renovations and traditional properties alike. Key Features
Contemporary Scandinavian design
5kW nominal heat output
Up to 80% efficiency
Large panoramic flame view
DEFRA Approved for Smoke Control Areas
Ecodesign compliant
Integrated log store
Top or rear flue connection
Swedish manufactured quality
Ideal for modern and traditional homes
Bring warmth, style and outstanding efficiency into your home with the Contura 556 Wood Burning Stove - a beautifully designed log burner that delivers exceptional comfort, impressive flame views and dependable performance for years to come.
Contura 556 Wood Burning Stove
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