Belgravia is a district in West London in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It's got extremely pricey homes and 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 firm, namely the Duke of Westminster’s Grosvenor Group. However, the estate has been compelled to sell a great deal of its freeholds to its tenants, on account of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.
The majority of Belgravia had been owned by Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster, who created it in the course of the 1820s and onwards. Thomas Cubitt primarily worked on the project. You'll discover a great deal of grand terraces at white stucco houses focused around Belgrave Square and Eaton Square. Several embassies are placed 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 is a quiet district of London and neighbouring districts are a great deal busier with a lot more shops, offices and hotels.