Standard efficiency LP and natural gas furnaces and boilers easily last 25 years and much longer. High efficiency units (90+ percent) last 10 to 15 years. Plan to clean the furnace heat exchanger every few years (easy). The flue needs to be checked, but will almost never need to be cleaned if everything is operating right. Initial investment is low for standard efficiency units. My experience is it's best to invest in updating insulation and sealing drafts first before investing in high efficiency heating system. Also install a combustion air supply to the furnace.
Any reputable heating contractor will inspect your house, size a heating system, and can make some insulation recommendations as part of an estimate.
The wood-propane decision depends on your health, a source of free wood, and if you have a better use for your time. Propane prices should follow low oil prices for the next few years. Can you tie a propane boiler to the wood burning boiler so you can easily switch between the two?
If you plan to sell eventually, figure most people are not interested in a 100 percent wood burning heating system. If you will need to install a different furnace before the place can be sold, why not do it now and get some of the benefits for yourself? I would talk to some heating contractors and do some homework.
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