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Belgravia

Bordered by Chelsea, Knightsbridge, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park and Pimlico, Belgravia is one of the most delightful locations in London. A combination of residential, office and retail properties has created a strong sense of community: throughout the area Grosvenor maintains the feel of a village, offering high-quality food and dining alongside fashion and community amenities. It's a mix that appeals equally to those who live and work in Belgravia and to visitors.

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Home to Eaton Square, one of the world’s most prestigious residential addresses, Belgravia also has a range of cutting-edge luxury fashion and lifestyle brands focused on the main retail streets of Elizabeth Street, Motcomb Street and Pimlico Road.

History

The Grosvenor family has owned 200 acres in this area since 1677, when Sir Thomas Grosvenor married Mary Davies, heiress to part of the Manor of Ebury. The southern part of the Manor, bounded by Chelsea, Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park, was open land, known as the Five Fields – a mixture of swamp, pasture, orchards and a few scattered houses.

The early 19th Century saw a great housing boom in London. This, and the conversion of Buckingham House into a palace for George IV in 1826, was the catalyst for the development of the Five Fields as one of the most desirable residential areas of Central London. (The Grosvenors had already developed Mayfair a hundred years earlier.)

Working to the vision of Robert Grosvenor, 1st Marquess of Westminster, Thomas Cundy (the Estate Surveyor) and Thomas Cubitt (Master Builder) oversaw the development of the area in the classic Regency style, with squares, streets and crescents aligned to overlook private gardens. It took its name from one of the Duke of Westminster's subsidiary titles, Viscount Belgrave.

Art and culture in Belgravia

The ‘Slate Wall’ at Montrose Place, by Andy Goldsworthy, the internationally renowned eco-friendly land artist, is his first site-specific sculpture in London. The Wall borders one of the secret gardens of Belgravia – Halkin Street Garden.

Grosvenor's commitment to art in public places has included a partnership with The Cass Foundation to promote its sculptures in Belgravia’s gardens, as well as placing ‘Conversation Piece’ by Zadok Ben-David in Wilton Crescent Garden.

St. Peter’s Church on Eaton Square hosts a highly acclaimed series of classical music concerts in the spring and autumn. St. Peter’s is fortunate to have a unique acoustic within a beautiful setting and has been a welcome addition to the roster of London concert halls.

St. Paul’s Knightsbridge is one of the most beautiful Victorian churches in London and a vibrant centre for the local community. It is also famous for music concerts, many featuring the St. Paul’s Festival Choir, and is regularly used as a recording venue by the BBC Singers.

Shopping and dining in Belgravia

Elizabeth Street is a must-visit retail destination. Its high-end specialist retailers in fashion and lifestyle offer something chic and different for all occasions. Many of these retailers are regarded as the best in their field, and their Elizabeth Street boutique is often their only outlet in London.

Pimlico Road is more of a village than a road, an elegant design district where classic meets contemporary. 

Motcomb Street, with its cobbled street, bijou feel and individual charm, is home to high-end specialist retailers in fashion, art and antiques, as well as health and beauty salons and top-quality restaurants.

Belgravia hosts not one but three street parties in summer – on Motcomb Street, Elizabeth Street, and Pimlico Road. All raise significant amounts for charity and give locals and visitors alike the chance to sample the eclectic mix of retailers that makes Belgravia such a special shopping destination.

Contemporary living in a historic setting

Belgravia is steeped in history. It is rich in stylish houses and buildings, squares, monuments, plaques commemorating famous residents, churches, pubs full of character, embassies and offices, and delightful shopping streets. It truly does provide contemporary living in a historic setting.