If they broke the front to a gas fireplace, we wouldn't be saying well it will still light.As an aside, I like GE products personally, easily repaired and parts are made forever.

The property has 1/2 an acre of land (typical for my neighborhood, unusual for our TN metro area) and is fairly updated with a wood fireplace, granite, hardwood, crown molding, and a newer roof/windows/doors.

Two story entrance way, vaulted great room with fireplace, hardwood floors, throughout living areas and hallway.

We had put a great deal of time, money and energy into installing hardwood floors, ceramic tile, built-in cabinets by the fireplace and a kitchen remodel that took 3 months to complete.

I listed a house and found later that I my fireplace kit and brand new door (still in package) was missing; with no signs of breaking in.

The situation: I am currently interested in purchasing a home located in the northeast that has no central heat source (fireplace only).

-As for repairs, new siding, roof, gutters, light landscaping, chimney repair + sleeve added, boards on deck / stained, re-sided shed, sheetrock, moldings + paint, interior doors, 1 kitchen, 1 1/2 bath, some hardwood floors added and stained, dressed up fireplace, water heater, oil tank removal.

Home has a wood burning fireplace that I plan to use heavily in winter/fall. 

It's a two bedroom with one bath, utility room, kitchen, living room with working fire place.  

The squaters had been taking the front porch apart and using it for firewood in the fireplace.