Description
A fireplace built into the wall gives a room a clean, finished look, and the Sentinel Marvic 700 is designed for exactly that. Also sold as the Ottawa Marvic 700, it is an 11kW wood insert in thick steel with a black-trimmed glass door, made to sit flush in a chimney breast or a new clad surround.
Sentinel Marvic 700 Insert Features
Strong heat for big spaces
With 11kW of output and a rated heating area of about 161.5 m2, the Marvic 700 can warm a large open-plan home or a double-volume lounge. As an 11kW wood fireplace it is one of the more capable inserts in its size, so it is worth considering when a smaller unit would struggle.
Clean burn and clear glass
Secondary combustion burns off gases inside the firebox, so more of the wood turns into heat and less into smoke. An airwash system keeps the glass clearer for longer, and the vermiculite firebrick lining holds heat in the firebox.
Easy to live with
The deep firebox takes generously long logs, so you spend less time cutting wood. A cast iron grate supports the fire, and the removable, pull-out ash pan makes the morning clean-up quick. A four-sided frame finishes the opening neatly against your cladding.
Compact depth
The insert measures 34.4 x 70 x 48.2 cm and takes a 125 mm flue from the top. That shallow depth makes it a good fit for many existing chimney breasts and slim new builds.
Is the Marvic 700 right for your home?
Sentinel rates it for about 161.5 m2, so it suits big living spaces rather than a small lounge. For smaller rooms we can suggest a lower output model. Compare options among our built-in fireplaces or the full Sentinel range.
Installation in Cape Town
Our team builds the surround, insulates and clads it, and installs the 125 mm flue with a wind-rated cowl and watertight flashing. We take care of clearances and compliance. See our built-in fireplace design and cladding service.
Marvic 700 FAQs
Can the Sentinel Marvic 700 go into my existing fireplace?
Often, yes. Its shallow depth suits many existing openings. We measure the chimney breast and check the flue route before confirming.
What length of wood does it take?
The firebox is generous for its depth and takes long logs, so most bagged firewood fits without trimming. Ask us and we will confirm the exact log length before you buy.
Is the Ottawa Marvic 700 the same unit?
Yes. Ottawa Marvic 700 is another name used for the same Sentinel insert, with the same output and size.
Planning a built-in fireplace? Book a site visit with our team and we will design the surround and quote the full job.
