Belgravia is a district in West London in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It's got very expensive residential properties and it is regarded as 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 firm, namely the Duke of Westminster’s Grosvenor Group. However, the estate has been compelled to sell a lot of its freeholds to its tenants, because of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.
The majority of Belgravia once was owned by Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster, who created it throughout the 1820s and onwards. Thomas Cubitt primarily worked on the project. You'll find a great deal of grand terraces at white stucco homes focused around Belgrave Square and Eaton Square. Several embassies are situated within 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. Regardless of these shops, it’s a quiet district of London and neighbouring districts are much busier with a lot more shops, offices and hotels.