Have you ever considered a soapstone surround stove?

[Rich Rule]

Forgive me as I can’t remember the model.  It is a Jotul.  There is soap stone on top and in the wall about 5 foot tall a piece that has been whitewashed.  I could be wrong about the wall, it could be just heat proofing or similar.

 

Edit: I don't normally leave logs like that unattended. Just before someone points out it is a fire hazard.

 

 

[BowlandStoves]

While initially I mentioned a stove fully clad in soapstone, just the other day I was writing about some new stoves which have the option of a soapstone top like in this picture. Personally I would like to see more soapstone stoves but appreciate they are not to everyones taste.