The hardest part of owning this fire is deciding which chair gets the best view of it. A full metre wide, the Rinnai LS 1000 has real presence, with a highly realistic log set and a generous flame height that draws the eye the moment you walk in. It's a proper feature, and it happens to throw out serious warmth while it's at it.

That warmth runs up to 8.0 kW, which is well suited to open-plan living and larger areas, heating up to 68m² in very cold conditions, 80m² in cold, 108m² in cool and 124m² in milder weather. And it does it efficiently, with a 5 star efficiency rating keeping the running costs in check through the coldest months. (Output and star rating can vary depending on flue and gas type.)

What makes it a standout:

• A genuine centrepiece, with highly realistic wood and burn media that read as the real thing
• A clear view of the flames, thanks to anti-reflective glass that eliminates distracting reflections
• Peace of mind up close, with a safety mesh guard
• Wi-Fi control as standard, so you can run it from your phone with no add-on module
• Flexible power flueing to suit more installation situations
• Runs on your gas, available in both Natural Gas and LPG

The build-in details: it needs a cavity of 745mm high x 1435mm wide x 425mm deep (minimum), with a visual opening of 1000mm wide and 280mm high. Finished in Black. Gas input runs 14 MJ/h on low to 35 MJ/h on high. An optional 50mm trim is available separately to finish the surround.

One thing to sort first: flueing and accessories aren't included, and the right setup depends on your home, so it's worth a quick chat before you order. Come and see us at Mowerland Bathurst and Lucknow and we'll help you get the LS 1000 specced right for your space.