Belgravia is a district in West London within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It consists of incredibly high priced homes and it is considered to be 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 company, namely the Duke of Westminster’s Grosvenor Group. However, the estate has been compelled to sell lots of its freeholds to its tenants, because of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.
Most of Belgravia was once owned by Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster, who developed it in the course of the 1820s and onwards. Thomas Cubitt primarily worked on the project. You will discover lots of grand terraces at white stucco homes focused around Belgrave Square and Eaton Square. Quite a few embassies are situated 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 furniture showrooms. One established brand along the road is Arthur Brett. Despite these shops, it’s a quiet district of London and neighbouring districts are much busier with a lot more shops, offices and hotels.