Belgravia is a district in West London within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It offers incredibly pricey residential properties and it is considered to be one of 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 a lot 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 during the 1820s and onwards. Thomas Cubitt primarily worked on the project. You will discover a lot of grand terraces at white stucco houses focused around Belgrave Square and Eaton Square. Quite a few embassies are located in 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 considerably busier with more shops, offices and hotels.