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Turn up the heat

Running on gas

A gas fire brings instant heat, and avoids the dust, debris and maintenance of solid-fuel fires and stoves. Leagues away from the gas fires of yesteryear, modern designs feature handpainted logs or coals for a highly realistic look. The above gas fire from Chesneys is paired with its Britton No. 1 grate, £815, and Elemental Buckingham marble surround, £3,199. Gas fires can be operated manually or via a remote.

With high fuel prices, the

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