Belgravia
Belgravia is a district in West London within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It offers incredibly expensive residential properties and it is known to be among the wealthiest districts in the world. It lies south west of Buckingham Palace. The area gets its name from one of the Duke of Westminster’s subsidiary titles, Viscount Belgrave.
Belgravia’s Grosvenor Estate continues to be owned by a family property firm, namely the Duke of Westminster’s Grosvenor Group. However, the estate has been compelled to sell lots of its freeholds to its tenants, as a result of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.
The majority of Belgravia used to be owned by Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster, who developed it in the course of the 1820s and onwards. Thomas Cubitt primarily worked on the project. You'll discover a great deal of grand terraces at white stucco homes focused around Belgrave Square and Eaton Square. Lots of embassies are situated 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. In spite of these shops, it is a quiet district of London and neighbouring districts are significantly busier with a lot more shops, offices and hotels.
