Belgravia
Belgravia is a district in West London within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It consists of extremely high priced homes and is considered to be among 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 continues to be owned by a family property business, namely the Duke of Westminster’s Grosvenor Group. However, the estate has been compelled to sell a good deal of its freeholds to its tenants, due to the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.
The majority of Belgravia was previously owned by Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster, who created it throughout the 1820s and onwards. Thomas Cubitt mainly worked on the project. You will discover a lot of grand terraces at white stucco homes focused around Belgrave Square and Eaton Square. A lot of embassies are located in this area, specifically 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. Despite these shops, it is a quiet district of London and neighbouring districts are a lot busier with more shops, offices and hotels.