Majestic Castlewood: an outdoor wood fireplace with a tall, open firebox
The Majestic Castlewood is an outdoor wood burning fireplace for the patio. It comes 42 or 50 inches wide. Pick the size on the page. The opening is 38 inches tall, with room to see the flames, embers, and log stack. It is an open fireplace with no glass, so nothing sits between you and the fire. Brick panels line the firebox. Choose a traditional brick pattern or herringbone, where the bricks form a zigzag pattern. Your contractor frames a structure around it on the patio, runs the chimney, and finishes it in stone, stucco, or brick.
The chimney pipe is sold separately, so ask us to quote the run. On the page you pick the size and the brick panels. You can add bronze folding glass doors and a drain pan to keep rain water out of the firebox. It can also take a Majestic gas log set, which you can add on the page. Want another option for your patio? See the Majestic Cottagewood outdoor wood burning fireplace. The Majestic Castlewood ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Specifications
SKU: ODCASTLEWD-42 | ODCASTLEWD-50
Castlewood 42 (ODCASTLEWD-42)
| Specification |
Value |
| Viewing Area |
41-7/8″ x 38″ |
| Unit Depth |
27-1/2″ |
| Unit Height |
74-1/8″ |
| Unit Width |
52-7/8″ |
| Framing Depth |
28-3/8″ |
| Framing Height |
74-1/2″ |
| Framing Width |
53-7/8″ |
Castlewood 50 (ODCASTLEWD-50)
| Specification |
Value |
| Unit Depth |
27-1/2″ |
| Unit Height |
74-1/8″ |
| Unit Width |
60-7/8″ |
| Framing Depth |
28-1/2″ |
| Framing Height |
74-1/4″ |
| Framing Width |
61-7/8″ |
FAQ
What makes the Castlewood 42 such a statement piece?
Sheer presence. The firebox stands 38 inches tall with nothing across it, and the complete unit rises 74-1/8 inches, so the finished fireplace reads as architecture rather than accessory. Majestic counts it among its most impressive wood-burning fireplaces, and in an outdoor oasis it plays the role a grand hearth plays indoors.
Can an open wood fire like this anchor outdoor dinner nights?
Beautifully. With an open firebox and nothing between the flames and the table, it throws real radiant warmth and flickering light across a dining area, along with the crackle and wood-fire aroma that make fireside meals memorable. It is built as a fireplace rather than a cooker, but nothing sets the stage better.
How is a wood-burning firebox this size kept safe?
Safety-ensured brick construction is the answer. The same brick that gives the firebox its masonry character is what contains a live wood fire, and the panels come in traditional or herringbone patterns across a range of colors. The safety layer and the design layer are one and the same, as in classic masonry work.
What if I need something wider than the 42-inch size?
Step up to the Castlewood 50. It keeps the same 27-1/2 inch unit depth and 74-1/8 inch height but stretches the unit width from 52-7/8 to 60-7/8 inches, a broader firebox for bigger courtyards. Both sizes live in our collection of wood burning outdoor fireplaces.
What framing should the builder plan around?
For the 42, allow a framing width of 53-7/8 inches, a framing height of 74-1/2 inches, and a framing depth of 28-3/8 inches. Settle those dimensions before the surround design gets far along, because a fireplace this tall usually ends up driving the proportions of the entire outdoor wall around it.
How much of the fire do you actually see?
All of it. The viewing area runs 41-7/8 by 38 inches with no glass in the way, so flames, embers, and the log stack sit in open view and the heat comes straight off the fire. It is the difference between watching a fire and actually sitting with one.
Do you need a permit for an outdoor wood fireplace?
Often, yes. Wood-burning rules vary widely by municipality, so check local codes before the project starts. A manufactured unit like the Castlewood, with published construction and framing specifications, tends to make that conversation much simpler than an improvised masonry build. Your installer or local building office can confirm exactly what applies.