Description
The Dovre 760 WD with side door is a serious heater for larger homes. It is solid cast iron, it weighs 200 kg, and it gives 8.4 to 12kW of wood heat. The extra door on the side is the feature buyers ask about most: you can slide logs in from the side and keep the front glass closed and clean.
Dovre 760 WD Features
The 760 door on the side
A side door makes loading quicker and tidier. It is easier to place long logs along the firebox, there is less chance of ash falling onto the hearth, and the front glass stays undisturbed. Many people searching for the 760 door are looking for exactly this layout.
Heavy cast iron
At 200 kg, this cast iron fireplace has plenty of mass. Once it is up to heat, it keeps giving off warmth well after the flames die down, which means a more even room temperature and less wood through the evening.
Output for big rooms
The 760 WD runs from 8.4 to 12kW. Turn it down for a long, slow burn, or let it run hard when a cold front comes in.
Size and flue
It measures 56.5 x 78 x 80 cm and takes a 150 mm flue. Its wide shape suits a broad hearth or a feature wall.
Is the Dovre 760 WD right for your home?
As a rough guide, 8 to 10kW suits a larger lounge or open plan room of about 70 to 120 m2, and the top end of 12kW gives extra reserve for high ceilings or a draughty older home. This is a rough guide, so send us your room size and we will confirm. You can compare the rest of our freestanding fireplaces or read our Dovre fireplace guide to see how the models differ.
Installation in Cape Town
A 200 kg stove needs a sound floor and a properly sized hearth. Our team checks both, then fits the 150 mm flue with a wind-rated cowl and sealed roof flashing for Cape winter rain, and handles compliance. See our fireplace installation in Cape Town or browse every Dovre fireplace we stock.
Dovre 760 WD FAQs
What fuel does the Dovre 760 WD burn?
It is a wood burning stove. Dry, seasoned hardwood gives the best heat, a cleaner burn and clearer glass. Our team can point you to good firewood suppliers around Cape Town.
Why choose the side door version of the 760?
The side door lets you add longer logs without opening the front, so smoke and ash stay inside the firebox. It is a practical choice if you light the fire every night in winter.
Can a suspended timber floor take a 200 kg stove?
Sometimes, with support. We check the floor on site and may spread the load with a larger hearth or add bracing below.
Considering the 760 WD for a large living area? Speak to our team and we will plan the hearth, flue and fitting.
