BELGRAVIA
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There are few neighbourhoods in London as distinguished as Belgravia.
Belgravia, set between Chelsea, Knightsbridge and Buckingham Palace, is celebrated for its Regency architecture and for previously being the favoured spot of royalty, aristocrats and the glitterati.
Today, the area, which was developed in the 1820s as a neighbourhood for the wealthy classes, with elegant garden squares and terraces of white stucco-fronted houses with pillared porches and black wrought-iron detailing, is synonymous with the super-rich and luxury lifestyle.
Belgravia contains no less than 4 Michelin starred restaurants, a 5* OFSTED rated primary school, 5 nearby tube stations and a fabulous park. It is also less than 15 minutes’ drive into Central London making it exceptionally useful for young professionals and city workers who want or need to be close to their place of work but it’s an exclusive area and is only affordable to the very few. The many popular roads, village like feel and atmosphere also draw families, retirees, celebrities and investors to the area.
Belgravia does have its own look, and style, with the white townhouses being the most iconic visual part of the entire area. Amongst those traditional townhouses there are also penthouses and other modern properties that have been added over the years. Property prices in this area start at around £700,000 for a studio apartment.
There’s a lovely mix of residents in Belgravia, with UK and overseas residents in almost equal measures. Families love the area because it is so secure, beautiful and has a really quaint almost village like feel. Young people love the area because they are so close to the West End and the famous nightlife of London. Professionals love the area because they can easily get into the heart of London, and have access to transport links to the rest of the world all from their doorstep.
You’d be right in thinking that anywhere in London is unlikely to be that open and offer many activities, because it is a highly populated city. However, Belgravia is a gem in that way, because it provides access to famous Hyde Park, as well as its famous little squares which provide visual breaks to the constant buildings, shops and roads. There is even a garden, called Belgrave Square Garden which is a private garden.
It is 4.5 acres in size and was started in 1826 by Thomas Cubitt. It has been recently restored to match its original layout from 1867 and has some huge beautiful trees (some that were planted right at the beginning), seating areas, roses, a children’s play area and tennis court. Events are hosted here and you can have parties in the garden. The only catch is that you have to be a keyholder to the garden. You can apply for a key and purchase one, details of which can be found on the Belgravia Square Garden website.
You can find some beautiful shops in Belgravia, offering you unique wares you won’t find anywhere else in the country. Hawick Scotland has luxurious knits, you can find heavenly scents and bath products at Les Senteurs, rare and vintage wines at Jeroboams. There are also endless concierge services if you would like somebody else to do the work for you and find exactly what you are looking for.
Alternatively, Belgravia is extremely close to all the exclusive, high-end shops on Sloane Street, and provides easy access to Harrods and Harvey Nichols.
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