Belgravia is a district in West London inside the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It's got very pricey residential properties and it is regarded as one of the wealthiest districts in the world. It lies south west of Buckingham Palace. The district gets its name from one of the Duke of Westminster’s subsidiary titles, Viscount Belgrave.
Belgravia’s Grosvenor Estate is still owned by a family property company, namely the Duke of Westminster’s Grosvenor Group. However, the estate has been required to sell a great deal of its freeholds to its tenants, on account of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.
The majority of Belgravia once was owned by Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster, who created it in the course of the 1820s and onwards. Thomas Cubitt mainly worked on the project. You will find lots of grand terraces at white stucco houses focused around Belgrave Square and Eaton Square. A lot of embassies are placed within this area, particularly in Belgrave Square.
Pimlico Road, on the southern side of Belgravia, is well-known for its antique shops and high-end furnishings showrooms. 1 established brand along the road is Arthur Brett. Regardless of these shops, it is a quiet district of London and neighbouring districts are significantly busier with a lot more shops, offices and hotels.