Bought house, wood burning stove gone!

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Properties for sale with gas central heating, bathrooms & fitted kitchens do not need the individual components to be listed. A wood burning stove does not form part of a larger system, is an optional extra and an entirely separate item that would need to be listed.

Tabieth

I’d be glad it’s gone. They’re terrible for air pollution and health. 

subjecttocontract

Tabieth said:

I’d be glad it’s gone. They’re terrible for air pollution and health. 

Not if you are in the property, in the middle of winter with the doors and windows closed....there is no pollution or health hazard then.

Alternatively, it also beats the hell out of sitting there freezing on a cold winter's night.

mikrt

Tabieth said:

I’d be glad it’s gone. They’re terrible for air pollution and health. 

There will definitely be a replacement thanks. 

They want one, and the fireplace needs filling, as well as hassle of disconnecting the chimney/flue that's been left. 

Tiglet2

It must be disappointing to find out that the previous owner took the log burner with them. If it were me selling a property with a log burner, I would have left it but everyone's different. 

It's a lesson learned for next time to check very carefully and pay attention to the Fixtures & Contents form.  Anything not mentioned or not marked as being included should be clarified with the solicitor before exchange.  The sales particulars that the EA gives you unfortunately is not to be relied upon as it may be ambiguous. 

I agree with the other posters though to let it go. 

Tabieth

subjecttocontract said:

Tabieth said:

I’d be glad it’s gone. They’re terrible for air pollution and health. 

Not if you are in the property, in the middle of winter with the doors and windows closed....there is no pollution or health hazard then.

Alternatively, it also beats the hell out of sitting there freezing on a cold winter's night.

Indoor air pollution is a huge problem, especially given how much time we spend indoors. 

And I’m obviously not advocating no heating at all! That’s also very bad for health. Just pointing out that log burners aren’t healthy. 

Flugelhorn

Tabieth said:

subjecttocontract said:

Tabieth said:

I’d be glad it’s gone. They’re terrible for air pollution and health. 

Not if you are in the property, in the middle of winter with the doors and windows closed....there is no pollution or health hazard then.

Alternatively, it also beats the hell out of sitting there freezing on a cold winter's night.

Indoor air pollution is a huge problem, especially given how much time we spend indoors. 

And I’m obviously not advocating no heating at all! That’s also very bad for health. Just pointing out that log burners aren’t healthy. 

But they are lovely and I am sorry that my current house hasn't got the space for one

Tabieth

Flugelhorn said:

Tabieth said:

subjecttocontract said:

Tabieth said:

I’d be glad it’s gone. They’re terrible for air pollution and health. 

Not if you are in the property, in the middle of winter with the doors and windows closed....there is no pollution or health hazard then.

Alternatively, it also beats the hell out of sitting there freezing on a cold winter's night.

Indoor air pollution is a huge problem, especially given how much time we spend indoors. 

And I’m obviously not advocating no heating at all! That’s also very bad for health. Just pointing out that log burners aren’t healthy. 

But they are lovely and I am sorry that my current house hasn't got the space for one

I agree, they are lovely. There’s nothing like a crackling fire. Sadly many things that are lovely are also unhealthy (I’m thinking wine and chocolate).

Flugelhorn

Tabieth said:

Flugelhorn said:

Tabieth said:

subjecttocontract said:

Tabieth said:

I’d be glad it’s gone. They’re terrible for air pollution and health. 

Not if you are in the property, in the middle of winter with the doors and windows closed....there is no pollution or health hazard then.

Alternatively, it also beats the hell out of sitting there freezing on a cold winter's night.

Indoor air pollution is a huge problem, especially given how much time we spend indoors. 

And I’m obviously not advocating no heating at all! That’s also very bad for health. Just pointing out that log burners aren’t healthy. 

But they are lovely and I am sorry that my current house hasn't got the space for one

I agree, they are lovely. There’s nothing like a crackling fire. Sadly many things that are lovely are also unhealthy (I’m thinking wine and chocolate).

It can be very boring being too healthy - smoking is one thing with its eyewatering risks of illness but other things are just marginal risks. Just remember, you don't always live longer - it just seems longer 

Tabieth

Flugelhorn said:

Tabieth said:

Flugelhorn said:

Tabieth said:

subjecttocontract said:

Tabieth said:

I’d be glad it’s gone. They’re terrible for air pollution and health. 

Not if you are in the property, in the middle of winter with the doors and windows closed....there is no pollution or health hazard then.

Alternatively, it also beats the hell out of sitting there freezing on a cold winter's night.

Indoor air pollution is a huge problem, especially given how much time we spend indoors. 

And I’m obviously not advocating no heating at all! That’s also very bad for health. Just pointing out that log burners aren’t healthy. 

But they are lovely and I am sorry that my current house hasn't got the space for one

I agree, they are lovely. There’s nothing like a crackling fire. Sadly many things that are lovely are also unhealthy (I’m thinking wine and chocolate).

It can be very boring being too healthy - smoking is one thing with its eyewatering risks of illness but other things are just marginal risks. Just remember, you don't always live longer - it just seems longer 

Agreed. Some things (wine, chocolate, gin) are very enjoyable as part of a healthy lifestyle. Smoking tobacco is very dangerous (as well as being smelly and expensive). I’d put wood burning stages somewhere between the two groups. I wouldn’t want a log burning stove in the same way I wouldn’t want to live next to a busy road. It’s not a “never” like tobacco, but just not worth it.