Campaigners are celebrating after an historic house in Newtown was saved from demolition after being granted listed building status by Cadw.

Croesawdy in New Road now has special protection as a Grade II listed building and can be enjoyed by people now and in the future following a successful local campaign to save the house from being bulldozed to make way for new social housing.

Cadw was contacted by campaigners after Mid Wales Property Ltd, which is building new homes at the former Travis Perkins site behind Croesawdy, placed a notice on the property during the summer to let people know of its intention to demolish the building.

Following a consultation period that ended during the autumn, Cadw revealed on Thursday (December 15) that it was designating listed status on the building.

Cadw said the 140-year-old building should be protected because of its special historic interest as a “visible and prominent” part of the late 19th Century development of the mid Wales textile industry as well as being a well-preserved example of an industrialist’s house that showcases a good use of design and materials, reflecting contemporary and regional architectural styles.

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Local historian Gill Bridgwater, who led the campaign which also attracted an appeal from a national heritage charity, said it is thanks to local support that Croesawdy has been given Grade II listing.

She told supporters: “I'm truly choked and so pleased we've been able to preserve our heritage of the town for future generations to come. It's been a long, long wait.

“Thank you to each and every one of you that participated and got behind the campaign to save Croesawdy and to bring this fantastic result to fruition."

Cadw said the owner and occupier of Croesawdy will be served a notice and will have the opportunity to request a review of the decision.