Oh Charmion, I totally love and adore Aga stoves! I had one in Edinburgh, it was like an old friend. You could put a huge pot of soup on the top, such a steady heat. And for bread-making, nothing came close. I used to make a Guinness casserole, leaving it for hours in the cool oven. But they cost a lot to buy and install, and need oodles of space. My little house just doesn't have the room.