Belgravia
Belgravia is a district in West London within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It consists of extremely costly properties and it 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 firm, namely the Duke of Westminster’s Grosvenor Group. However, the estate has been made to sell lots of its freeholds to its tenants, as a result of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.
The majority of Belgravia was once 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 find numerous grand terraces at white stucco homes focused around Belgrave Square and Eaton Square. Many embassies are located within this location, 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. In spite of these shops, it’s a quiet district of London and neighbouring districts are much busier with more shops, offices and hotels.
