Description
Small footprint, serious heat: that is the case for the Sentinel Ottawa Square 8. It is only 30 cm deep, so it fits in rooms where a bulky stove would feel cramped, yet it puts out 8.4kW, enough for most family lounges. The square shape and plain black finish suit modern homes, townhouses and renovated older houses alike.
Sentinel Ottawa Square 8 Features
Cast iron and steel build
The body combines steel with cast iron, and the unit weighs 85 kg. Cast iron holds and spreads heat evenly, so the room stays comfortable even when the fire is turned down.
A true multi fuel fireplace
As a multi fuel fireplace, the Ottawa Square 8 is not limited to firewood. That gives you options in winter when good, dry wood is scarce or expensive. Our team will explain which fuels suit it and how to run it cleanly.
Efficient burning
An efficiency of 79.60% means most of the fuel you load ends up as heat in the room rather than going up the flue. Fewer logs, less ash and less carrying wood in from outside.
Flexible flue options
The 127mm flue can leave from the top or the rear. A rear exit lets you place it closer to a wall or connect to an existing chimney, while a top exit gives the classic look of a flue rising through the ceiling.
Is the Ottawa Square 8 right for your home?
Sentinel lists a heating area of 81 m2, which suits a medium lounge or a small open-plan living area with a normal ceiling. With high ceilings or a lot of glass, step up to a bigger model. Compare it with other freestanding fireplaces or see all the Sentinel fireplaces we stock.
Installation in Cape Town
Our team supplies and fits the right 127mm flue, cowl and roof flashing for local wind and winter rain, and we handle the compliance paperwork. Learn more about our fireplace installation in Cape Town.
Sentinel Ottawa Square 8 FAQs
What does multi fuel mean on a Sentinel fireplace?
It means the stove is made to burn more than one solid fuel, usually wood plus approved smokeless fuels. Always follow the fuel list in the manual, and never burn treated or painted timber.
Will the Ottawa Square 8 fit in a small room?
It is one of the shallower units we sell at 30 x 50 x 53 cm, so it works in tighter lounges. We still check clearances to walls and furniture before installing.
Keen on the Ottawa Square 8? Request a quote or send our team a WhatsApp with photos of your room.
