Belgravia
Belgravia is a district in West London in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It's got incredibly highly-priced 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 is still owned by a family property business, namely the Duke of Westminster’s Grosvenor Group. However, the estate has been made to sell lots of its freeholds to its tenants, due to the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.
The majority of Belgravia had been owned by Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster, who developed it throughout the 1820s and onwards. Thomas Cubitt primarily worked on the project. You'll find plenty of grand terraces at white stucco homes focused around Belgrave Square and Eaton Square. Many embassies are placed 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 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.