Closing off a fireplace

[Jeff]

Hi,

I want to install a wood stove where my fireplace is. I don't like the look of putting a stove in front of the fireplace opening.

Is it possible to close off the fireplace with brick, and drywall over top? Then cut a hole thru so the stove pipe can connect to the chimney liner?

Thanks, Jeff

[lee houston]

Google with stove fireplace conversion produced the following among many others:

lee