Belgravia
Belgravia is a district in West London in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It has very pricey properties 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 company, namely the Duke of Westminster’s Grosvenor Group. However, the estate has been forced to sell a great deal of its freeholds to its tenants, due to the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.
Most of Belgravia used to be owned by Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster, who developed it throughout the 1820s and onwards. Thomas Cubitt mostly worked on the project. You will find a great deal of grand terraces at white stucco houses focused around Belgrave Square and Eaton Square. Quite a few embassies are located 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 lot busier with a lot more shops, offices and hotels.
