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Hanover Private are real estate specialists in super prime property sales and lettings in Belgravia.

Belgravia in South-West London is synonymous with some of the most exclusive and elite properties in the capital. Occupying the compact area between Knightsbridge and Buckingham Palace, Belgravia is a calm oasis of beautiful architecture and leafy squares in the heart of a bustling city.

The land which Belgravia now occupies was originally open swampland known as Five Fields. The Grosvenor family inherited the 500 acres of Five Fields after a marriage between Sir Thomas Grosvenor and Mary Davies, and in the early 19th century the family enlisted surveyor Thomas Cubitt to help transform the land into an elegant and prestigious neighbourhood, named after the village of Belgrave on the Grosvenor estate in Leicestershire. Since then, SW1X has historically been one of the most prestigious addresses in England.

As a result, Belgravia became particularly popular with aristocracy and leading political figures, with former residents including former prime ministers Neville Chamberlain and Margaret Thatcher. Extremely successful members of creative industries such as Alfred Lord Tennyson, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frédéric Chopin and Charles Saatchi have also called Belgravia home.

Architecture in Belgravia

The architecture in Belgravia greatly contributes to the elegance and regal atmosphere of the area, with many residential properties influenced by the Italian style, with white stucco terraces, wide streets and landscaped garden squares. Although less frequently on the market, it is also possible to find ancient mews houses such as those on Wilton and Chesham Mews, and modern apartments on Eccleston Place.

What makes Belgravia so special?

Residents of Belgravia can rest assured that unlike many other parts of London, both the architecture and the ambience of this area is protected through the Grosvenor Estate. While some leasehold properties previously owned by the estate, which is headed by the Duke of Westminster, have been purchased by individuals following leasehold reforms, the external appearance of the squares, terraces and gardens are still controlled through a management scheme.

Belgravia property types

Due to Thomas Cubitt’s meticulous designs, Belgravia boasts a selection of beautiful Georgian terraced squares, with large family properties arranged over a number of floors and decorated to the highest standards. Belgrave Square, Eaton Square, Chester Square and Lowndes Square are particularly prestigious, while luxury historic properties can also be found on Upper Belgrave Street and Wilton Crescent.

Many of these buildings are Grade II listed, and despite being a coveted area for development, it is occasionally possible to find an unmodernised building in need of refurbishment if you’re looking for a project. A great deal of these were used commercially as offices and embassies in the years following the Second World War, but are now being transformed for residential use again, making this an excellent time to invest in property in Belgravia.

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Schools in Belgravia

Belgravia is fortunate to have a wide selection of outstanding independent nursery, prep and secondary schools nearby. Both co-education and single-sex schools are available, as are international curriculum options at the Southbank International School and creative courses at the Sylvia Young Theatre School.

Eaton Square Kindergarten
79 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1PP 020 7931 9469 www.eatonsquareschool.com/
Westminster Under School
27 Vincent Square, London, Westminster SW1P 2NN 020 7821 5788
Wetherby School
11 Pembridge Square, London W2 4E 020 7727 9581 www.wetherbyschool.co.uk
Francis Holland Junior School for Girls
39 Graham Terrace, London SW1W 8JF 020 7730 2971 www.fhs-sw1.org.uk
Belgravia Nursery School
77 Kinnerton Street 020 7259 2151
Southbank International School
63-65 Portland Place, London W1B 1QR 020 7436 9699 www.southbank.org
Queens College London
43-49 Harley Street, London W1G 8BT 020 7291 7000 www.qcl.org.uk
Landsdowne College
40-44 Bark Place, London W2 4AT 020 7616 4400
Westminster School
Little Smith Street, London SW1P 3PF 020 7963 1000 www.westminster.org.uk
Garden House School
Turk's Row, Chelsea, London SW3 4TW 020 7730 1652 www.gardenhouseschool.co.uk
St Paul’s School
Lonsdale Road, London SW13 9JT 020 8748 9162 www.stpaulsschool.org.uk
Hill House School
Hill House, Hans Place, London SW1X 0EP 020 7584 1331 www.hillhouseschool.co.uk
More House School
22-24 Pont Street, London SW1X 0AA 020 7235 2855 www.morehouse.org.uk

Things to do

Nestled between the West End and Knightsbridge, Belgravia benefits from being just a walk away from some of London’s best cultural attractions, such as the Tate Britain and the museums of Exhibition Road. Fine dining can be enjoyed at renowned restaurants including Marcus at The Berkeley, Motcombs and Zafferano, and no evening out is complete without a martini at Dukes Bar, former haunt of James Bond author, Ian Fleming, and where the infamous 007 martini was invented.

Grace Belgravia Spa
11c West Halkin Street, London SW1X 8JL 020 7235 8900 www.gracebelgravia.com
Lindley Library
80 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PE 020 7821 3050
Belgrave Square Garden
Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8QS 020 7730 7788 www.grosvenorlondon.com
Royal Hospital Chelsea
Royal Hospital Road, London SW3 4SR 020 7881 5214
Tate Britain
Millbank, London SW1P 4RG 020 7887 8888 www.tate.org.uk
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL 020 7942 2000 www.vam.ac.uk
The Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP 020 7589 8212 www.royalalberthall.com
Dukes Bar
Dukes Hotel, 35 Saint James's Place, London SW1A 1NY 020 7491 4840 www.dukeshotel.com
The Ebury Street Wine Bar
139 Ebury Street, London SW1W 9QU 020 7730 5447 www.eburyrestaurant.co.uk
Motcombs
26 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JU 020 7235 6382 www.motcombs.co.uk
Oliveto
49 Elizabeth Street, London SW1W 9PP 020 7730 0074 www.olivorestaurants.com
Baker & Spice
47 Denyer Street, London SW3 2LX 020 7225 3417 www.bakerandspice.uk.com
Daylesford Organic
208-212 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2RH 020 7313 8050 www.dalesford.com
Marcus
The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL 020 7235 1200 www.marcuswareing.com
Koffmann’s
The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL 020 7235 1010 www.pierrekoffmann.co.uk
Zafferano
15 Lowndes Street, London SW1X 9EY 020 7235 5800 www.atozrestaurants.com
Mosimann’s
11 West Halkin Street, London SW1X 020 7235 9625
Signor Sassi
13-14 Knightsbridge Green, London SW1X 7QL 020 7584 2277 www.signorsassi.co.uk
Zuma
5 Raphael Street, Knightsbridge, London SW7 1DL 020 7584 1010 www.zumarestaurant.com

Shopping in Belgravia

Part of Belgravia’s calm charm comes from enjoying a close proximity to the commercial centres of Knightsbridge and Kensington, but without suffering from the crowds and traffic that a large shopping street entails. Instead, Belgravia Village offers a prime selection of boutiques on Eccleston Street, Ebury Street, Motcomb Street and Elizabeth Street.

Highlights include designer garments, shoes and accessories from Patricia Roberts, Donna Ida, Egg, Philip Treacy and Christian Louboutin, and luxury perfumes from Les Senteurs and Annick Goutal. Fresh flowers can be sourced from the Judith Blacklock Flower School, while Jeroboams supplies fine wines, Poilâne traditional French sourdough bread, and Rococo luxury chocolates.

Patricia Roberts
60 Kinnerton Street, London SW1X 8ES 020 7235 4742 www.patriciaroberts.co.uk
Donna Ida
40 Elizabeth Street, London SW1W 9NZ 020 7730 4554 www.donnaida.com
Philip Treacy
69 Elizabeth Street, London SW1W 9PJ 020 7730 3992 www.philiptreacy.co.uk
Christian Louboutin
23 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8LB 0843 227 4322 www.christianlouboutin.com
Les Senteurs
71 Elizabeth Street, London SW1W 9PJ 020 7730 2322 www.lessenteurs.com
Annick Goutal
20 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8LB 020 7823 2176 www.annickgoutal.com
Jeroboams
50-52 Elizabeth Street, London SW1W 9PB 020 7730 8108 www.jeroboams.co.uk
Poilâne Bakery
46 Elizabeth Street, London SW1W 9PA 020 7808 4910 www.poilane.com
Rococo Chocolates
Harrods 87-135 Brompton Road, London SW1X 7XL 020 7730 1234 www.harrods.com
Harvey Nichols
109 - 125 Knightsbridge; London; SW1X 7RJ 020 7235 5000 www.harveynichols.com
Jimmy Choo
32 Sloane Street London SW1X 9NR 020 7823 1051 www.jimmychoo.com
Egg
37 Kinnerton Street, Belgravia, London, SW1X 8ED 020 7235 9315
Judith Blacklock Flower School
83 Kinnerton Street, London SW1X 8ED 020 7235 6235

Local services and authorities

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
369 Fulham Road, London SW10 9NH 020 3315 8000
Cromwell Hospital
162-174 Cromwell Road, London SW5 0TU 020 7460 5700
Victoria Medical Centre
29 Upper Tachbrook Street London SW1V 1SN 020 7834 2298
Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road, London SW1W 8RH 020 7730 7733
The Belgravia Surgery
26 Eccleston Street London SW1W 9PY 020 7590 8000
Opulently Driven Luxury Car Hire & London Chauffeurs
20 Hanover Square, Mayfair, London, W1S 1JY 0207 993 5848
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
The Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8 7NX 020 7937 5464 www.rbkc.gov.uk
City of Westminster
P.O. Box 240 , Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, London , SW1E 6QP 0207 641 6000

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