Belgravia is a district in West London inside the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It's got very costly homes and 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 required to sell lots of its freeholds to its tenants, because of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.
Most of Belgravia used to be owned by Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster, who created it through the 1820s and onwards. Thomas Cubitt primarily worked on the project. You will find plenty of grand terraces at white stucco homes focused around Belgrave Square and Eaton Square. Many 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 furniture 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 a great deal busier with a lot more shops, offices and hotels.