Belgravia
Belgravia is a district in West London within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It includes very costly properties and it is regarded as one of 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 is still owned by a family property business, namely the Duke of Westminster’s Grosvenor Group. However, the estate has been made to sell a great deal of its freeholds to its tenants, as a result of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.
Most of Belgravia was once owned by Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster, who created it in the course of the 1820s and onwards. Thomas Cubitt mainly worked on the project. You'll discover a lot of grand terraces at white stucco houses focused around Belgrave Square and Eaton Square. Quite a few embassies are situated in this area, especially 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’s a quiet district of London and neighbouring districts are significantly busier with more shops, offices and hotels.
