This stone fireplace boasts a 200 year old barn timber mantle.   The interior lines of the chimney were chosen to compliment the steep angle of the walls in this high ceiling living room.   The seating hearth is  made of Tennessee sunset limestone.

   The dimensions of the firebox are set between a Rumford (radiance) and a Franklin (convection) design to maximize the heating efficiency of this structure.

   Fireplaces of this size require about one month to build at a cost of $ 14,000 - 24,000.