Key feature
Dating to 1863 and commissioned by the Marquess of Grosvenor, 8 Eaton Lane was originally conceived as Belgrave Mansions — the very first example of hotel-style serviced urban living in London. Now meticulously restored and reimagined by CIT, with interiors by Millier London and architecture by Studio PDP, this Grade II listed landmark returns as 42 luxury residences of exceptional character, directly overlooking Grosvenor Gardens and moments from Victoria and Sloane Square.
- 160 Years of Belgravia Pedigree: Originally conceived in 1863 as Belgrave Mansions by Thomas Cundy III — inspired by the Parisian French Second Empire and the New Louvre — this is one of Belgravia's most historically significant and architecturally distinctive buildings
- Millier London Interiors: French Renaissance detailing reimagined with classically British sensibility — striking marble, engineered oak and limestone flooring, arched French windows and ceiling heights up to 3.2 metres throughout
- 16-Metre Pool & Spa: Swimming pool, spa pool, sauna and steam room, all exclusively for residents — alongside a private screening room and automated valet parking
- Grade II Listed Façade, Contemporary Home: The ornate Victorian exterior — including mansard roofline, lavish stone dressing and 'oeil-de-boeuf' windows — fully restored; behind it, 42 contemporary residences with the finest modern specification
- Overlooking Grosvenor Gardens: Views over Belgravia's most elegant private gardens square, steps from Victoria station and the Royal Parks of St James's and Green Park
- Fossil Fuel-Free: Designed to future energy standards with heating and cooling entirely free of fossil fuels — a genuinely future-proofed prime asset in the heart of SW1
London's first serviced residences — reborn for the 21st century. 42 residences within a Grade II listed French Renaissance landmark, overlooking Grosvenor Gardens in the heart of Belgravia.
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About this property
8 Eaton Lane is the restoration and reimagining of one of Belgravia’s most historically layered addresses. Originally built in 1863 as Belgrave Mansions — London’s first continental-style ‘Hôtel Meubles’ — the building later became the Belgrave Hotel before serving as office space for much of the 20th century. Now, under CIT’s stewardship, the Grade II listed façade has been fully restored while 42 new residences — from 1-bedroom apartments to 5-bedroom duplexes up to 2,392 sq ft — have been created behind it. Interiors by Millier London marry French Renaissance ornament with an elegant, classically British sensibility: marble feature walls, fluted craftwork, intricate metal accents and ceiling heights up to 3.2 metres, all framed by the building’s magnificent arched French windows.
Local Area
Belgravia is London’s most quietly distinguished village — a neighbourhood of white stucco townhouses, private garden squares and discreet luxury where nothing shouts. 8 Eaton Lane sits at its gateway, overlooking Grosvenor Gardens with Victoria station a few minutes’ walk away. St James’s Park and Green Park are within easy reach, as are the restaurants of Sloane Square, the boutiques of King’s Road and the cultural institutions of Westminster. For families, proximity to London’s leading nurseries, schools and universities is unmatched anywhere in SW1.
Additional Information
- Tenure: Leasehold
- Total Residences: 42
- Bedrooms: 1–5 bedrooms; duplexes up to 2,392 sq ft
- Ceiling Heights: Up to 3.2 metres
- Price From: £1,695,000
- Status: Completing 2026
- Developer: CIT
- Architect: Studio PDP
- Interior Design: Millier London
- Borough: City of Westminster
- Postcode: SW1W 0DH
- Transport: Victoria (Victoria, Circle & District lines, National Rail) — 3 min walk; Sloane Square — 7 min walk
Investment
8 Eaton Lane occupies a position in Belgravia that no new development can replicate — a Grade II listed building on the original Grosvenor Estate, with over 160 years of provenance and a fossil fuel-free specification that meets tomorrow’s standards. SW1W consistently demonstrates the capital value resilience that defines true Prime Central London: a combination of restricted new supply, blue-chip owner occupier demand and proximity to Westminster, Mayfair and Knightsbridge. For buyers seeking a Belgravia address with lasting heritage, modern specification and long-term security, further detail is available on request.
