Belgravia is a district in Central London within the city of Westminster which is bordered by Pimlico Road in the south, Knightsbridge to the north, Sloane Street to the west and Grosvenor Street and Buckingham Palace Road to the east. The history of this district goes back to the time of Richard Grosvenor, the 2nd Marquess of Westminster, who owned this place and began developing the area from the period of the 1820's. To this day it enjoys the acclaim of being one of the most residential districts in London. Belgravia is especially famous for the white stucco terraced houses it contains. These houses have certain grandeur about them and present a picturesque sight. If other districts of London are compared with Belgravia the latter will be found to be quieter and much removed from all the hustle- bustle of city life.
Throughout the world Belgravia has achieved fame for being a district that is environmentally conscious and one that is continually trying to improve upon waste management, land use and protection. The best part about this area in London is that it has lots of open, empty spaces with miles of greenery. Apart from offering a pollution free environment, the district also offers various necessary amenities to residents and visitors alike. There is an extensive network of good schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions. Pimlico School is the most famous local school here and well- known public schools include More House School, The American International School and the Westminster School. Belgravia boasts of excellent recreational facilities and community centres that foster the growth of the district, culturally and socially. The City of Westminster of which Belgravia is a part has always had a progressive kind of municipality council which has allowed the district of Belgravia and neighbouring places to grow without hindrance. In fact, presently, the city of Westminster is is one of the most digitally savvy cities of the world and this factor directly influences the functioning of Belgravia as well.
Transportation services in Belgravia are extremely good since the city of Westminster is effectively connected to all the major surrounding areas. Bridges like the Chelsea Bridge, Grosvenor Bridge and Westminster Bridge are important bridges in the city. A number of tube stations can be found in the vicinity that is especially important for working persons to travel back and forth.
This is one area in London that has always managed to attract actors, politicians and well- known ambassadors to set base here and is considered to be the priciest district to exist in London now. The fact that Belgravia is populated by the ultra wealthy has contributed to a rapid growth in the real estate market here. Most property here is essentially of a residential character. Residential property in Belgravia can be classified into many types including apartments, starter homes and executive homes. While a smallish studio apartment not more than 350 square feet there are mansions that are more than 15,000 square feet. Standard homes can be anywhere between 2,000 and 5,000 feet. Pricing of property in Belgravia is dependent upon the location, lease duration and other important factors. Being the most expensive district in London, Belgravia property is exorbitantly priced and is expected to go up further in the future.
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