Belgravia
Belgravia is a district in West London within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It consists of incredibly costly properties and is known 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 is still owned by a family property firm, namely the Duke of Westminster’s Grosvenor Group. However, the estate has been made to sell a good deal of its freeholds to its tenants, on account of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.
The majority of Belgravia was previously owned by Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster, who developed it through the 1820s and onwards. Thomas Cubitt mostly worked on the project. You will discover numerous grand terraces at white stucco houses focused around Belgrave Square and Eaton Square. Quite a few embassies are situated within this area, specifically 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.
