Belgravia is a district in West London inside the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It's got very highly-priced homes 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 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 a lot of its freeholds to its tenants, due to the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.
The majority of Belgravia was once owned by Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster, who developed it in the course of the 1820s and onwards. Thomas Cubitt primarily worked on the project. You will find lots of grand terraces at white stucco houses 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 much busier with more shops, offices and hotels.