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Just the fascia/fireplace itself - not the breast. Basically cover it over (if so how?) and remove the pretty bit with the mantle so we've got a clean wall for the bed to sit against and two 'alcoves' where I'd place shelves or get some cabinets done in time.
Did have the bed there when we first moved but our toddler liked to climb on top of the mantle and throw himself onto the bed.
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Oh. Just pull that sucker off. Will need a bit of tidy up afterwards but there you go. I've not done it, but could imagine a support for a bit of plasterboard like a mini-stud wall could be assembled reasonably easily. Put a vent in it, if it needs it.
If you got space just leave the surround in the shed or something in case you want to put it back.
Howard
It's a ball ache to remove the chimney breast completely and it means the firelace and its chimney in the room below is now decorative.