Area surrounding a fireplace (6)

I believe the answer is:

hearth

(Other definitions for hearth that I've seen before include "where the home is built?" , "cosy setting" , "Open fireplace" , "Floor of a fireplace in the home" , "fireside feature" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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