It is a bit different to the chunky art deco style fireplaces in foul swirly patterns and colours, which would definitely get ripped out. The house although built in the late 1930s was built to an earlier pattern using lime mortar, fireplaces in upstairs bedrooms, etc. So perhaps the fireplace is slightly earlier in style, although I cannot find anything similar in google images. The other notable feature is the mantle is very low.
Simon.