neighbouring areas
Belgravia is majestic, magnificent and monumentally expensive.
Living in Belgravia
Lying due west of Buckingham Palace, Belgravia is graced by truly grand terraces of white stucco houses, especially around Belgrave Square - probably the largest residential square in London.
Following World War II, some of the larger houses in Belgravia were turned into embassies or charity headquarters but, in recent years, a few of the houses have been reconverted to residential use.
Property in Belgravia also includes elegant mews houses and grand stucco terraced townhouses, made famous in the 1970s by the hit TV series 'Upstairs, Downstairs'.
Flats in Belgravia are in a mix of purpose-built apartment blocks and converted houses with facades that give the impression that the house is still a single residence.
For those wealthy enough to live in Belgravia, there is easy access to everything that London has to offer.
To the west is Knightsbridge, home to the world's leading department stores of Harrods and Harvey Nichols, exquisitely expensive boutiques in Sloane Street and some of the finest restaurants in London.
Due east of Belgravia, along Piccadilly, is London's West End with its abundance of theatres, cinemas, clubs, restaurants and nightlife.
To the south-west of Belgravia is Sloane Square where you will find the Royal Court Theatre, Peter Jones the department store and High Street banks.
One of Belgravia's greatest assets is immediately to the north and doesn't cost a penny. It is Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, 625 acres (250 hectares) of green space complemented by a swathe of water called The Serpentine.
Transport
Knightsbridge tube station is on Belgravia's north-western border and the Piccadilly Line provides a direct link to the terminals at Heathrow Airport.
En route to Heathrow is South Kensington tube station which, apart from the Piccadilly Line, is served by the District and Circle lines with Sloane Square tube station one stop eastwards.
Victoria mainline railway station is south-east of Belgravia and provides a swift service to Gatwick Airport and Brighton.
For full details of public transport within London please visit www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/
History and culture
London is resplendent with museums, art galleries and concert halls.
Due west of Belgravia, on Kensington Gore, is the Royal Albert Hall, famous for hosting the Promenade Concerts. For information regarding current and forthcoming events please visit http://tickets.royalalberthall.com/season/performances.aspx
South of the Albert Hall on Exhibition Road are some of the world's most celebrated institutions including the Royal College of Music, Imperial College, Science Museum, Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Near the museums on the Brompton Road is the Brompton Oratory, a Victorian Roman Catholic Church based on classic Italianate designs.
On the east side of Sloane Square in Chelsea is the delightful Royal Court Theatre with a wine bar and restaurant tunnelled under the pavement. For information regarding shows and tickets please visit http://www.royalcourttheatre.com/
The Chelsea Flower Show is held annually in the grounds of the Royal Hospital near Sloane Square. For information please visit http://www.rhs.org.uk/chelsea/index.html
For further information regarding Belgravia please visit http://www.westminster.gov.uk/
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