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Esse Montrose stove

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Esse Montrose stove
The Esse Montrose is a distinctive little stove. There have been several versions of the Montrose, the Mk1, Mk2 and Mk3.
Technical Data
  • Height: 545mm
  • Width: 405mm
  • Depth: 355mm
  • Flue Diameter: 125mm
  • Fuel: Multifuel

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Review Ratings Breakdown

Build Quality 5 flames
Quality of finish 5 flames
Value for money 5 flames
Ease of use 5 flames
Ease of lighting 4.5 flames
Firebox size 4 flames
How well does the airwash work 3.5 flames
Controllability 4.5 flames
Handle operation 4 flames
How likely are you to buy it again? 4.5 flames
What is your overall satisfaction? 4.5 flames

Most Recent Review

  • montrose mk1 65 years old

    MICK WHITE 3 years ago

    I have a old montrose mk1 stove its about 65 years old. 15 years ago I cut & put in new fire bricks & a 1 piece glass to replace the 6 thin strips : This stove must be the best ever made, all... []

    Stove expert replied: Great review for this old stove and still going strong, amazing.

    Overall rating:

    4.5 flames

Most Popular Review

More reviews for Esse Montrose stove

  • Smoke

    4 years ago

    We have had this stove for around 16 years, the heat is great and was very happy with it, however I am now unable to light it as whenever I do the smoke fills the room. I have tried different... []

    Stove expert replied: As this is a recent change please check that the internal parts are back in correctly and nothing is wrong with them (distorted baffle perhaps!). If nothing obvious here, check that no trees have grown that could be changing the way the smoke leaves the flue system (altering the wind direction), Have you added double glazing or cavity wall insulation to the property that could be affecting the free air that is in the room where the stove is sited, if so you may need an air vent to correct this..

    Overall rating:

    3 flames

  • Very old Montrose

    Mick White 5 years ago

    I have a very old montrose stove I was told its over 100 yeasrs old ??on the sides it has engraving with a picture of a blacksmith in the woods working a forge; anyone know this stove ? Ps its... []

    Overall rating:

    4.5 flames

  • esse montrose for ever

    Lance Bateman 6 years ago

    our little Montrose has done us proud, thick cast iron that retains its heat, if I move I will stick a Firefox 5 in its place & take it with me, we love it

    Stove expert replied: Great review.

    Overall rating:

    5 flames

  • Best thing we ever bought

    Graham Couch 7 years ago

    We have had our stove now for 10 years and it looks like new, the heat that comes from it is amazing it warms the whole house and is very controllable, we have the teapot brown model, very classy... []

    Overall rating:

    5 flames