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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;TheOLdGuy, post: 112104, member: 878&quot;]That&#039;s a very difficult question to answer. I&#039;m going to take it for granted that you purchased the premises, otherwise probably no right to remove and sell. </p><p><br /></p><p>OK. Value depends on age, condition, and the market in wherever you are. Get as much information from it that you can. Then post here - size, any maker ID and model numbers, etc. And a few more pictures won&#039;t hurt. Several members will stop by and offer expert advice. </p><p><br /></p><p>OK, my reason for sticking my nose in here. </p><p>1. It is as described, I think. As is - A fireplace, not a stove. A stove would have a door on it. Did it have a door at one time? If so, is it on the premises? Might be necessary in order to sell for a reasonable price. </p><p>2. A stove is much more practical that an open fire place. The stove will radiate heat throughout the room. A fireplace will probably radiate about 25% of the heat a closed stove would provide. When the fire is out, a properly installed stove prevents any heat from going up the chimney. An open fireplace cannot - should not - be closed off until the embers have completely cooled. That actually sucks a lot of heat out of the room and sends it up the flue. </p><p>3. And most important, WHY DID THE FORMER OCCUPANT INSTALL AN OPEN STOVE/FIREPLACE? Possibly the opening required it for safety reasons. In other words FIND OUT WHY IT&#039;S THERE before replacing it. </p><p><br /></p><p>OK, now for a caveat. </p><p>Are you by any chance a contractor well known for building chimneys and fireplaces? Or a general contractor designing and building custom homes for the past 40 forty years? If so, just please erase this whole response and forget I ever said HI.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>If not, please obtain advice and a complete inspection from a knowledgeable local contractor before using that fireplace. It could possibly require inspection and permits from your city/town/county building inspector before making any changes. </p><p><br /></p><p>In any event, have fun renovating the new home and enjoy it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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