Belgravia is a district in West London in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It's got very pricey homes and is regarded as among 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 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 created it during the 1820s and onwards. Thomas Cubitt primarily worked on the project. You will discover numerous grand terraces at white stucco homes focused around Belgrave Square and Eaton Square. Several embassies are placed 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 furnishings showrooms. One 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 more shops, offices and hotels.