Sloane Street is primarily owned by the Cadogan Estate, which holds the freehold to the majority of the area. The Estate, managed by the Cadogan Group and owned by the Cadogan family, has held the land since the 18th century, developing it into a major luxury shopping destination in Chelsea and Knightsbridge.
Cadogan Group Limited and its subsidiaries, including Cadogan Estates Limited, are British property investment and management companies that are owned by the Cadogan family, one of the richest families in the United Kingdom.
Daniel Hunt's intimate knowledge of the upper tiers of the art and antique sectors throughout millennia, from BC to 2022, provides Sloane Street Auctions with unprecedented access to private collections worldwide and the best of access to specific expertise.
Lord Cadogan passed away peacefully on 11 June 2023 at home in Chelsea. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.” The Cadogan Estates empire includes more than 500,000 square feet of office space, five embassies, seven schools and more than 30 restaurants and bars.
History. Sloane Street takes its name from Sir Hans Sloane, who purchased the surrounding area in 1712. Many of the properties in the street still belong to his descendants, the Earls Cadogan, via their company Cadogan Estates.
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What is Sloane Street famous for?
Stretching from Knightsbridge to Sloane Square in Chelsea, this grand boulevard is lined with flagship boutiques from top designers including Louis Vuitton, Tom Ford and Dolce & Gabbana, making it a magnet for style-conscious shoppers.
He was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant (DL) of Greater London in 1996. In the Sunday Times Rich List 2023 ranking of the wealthiest people in the United Kingdom, his family was placed 36th with an estimated fortune of £5.57 billion.
Izzie Balmer is a well-known antiques expert who has appeared on several BBC shows, such as Antiques Road Trip, Bargain Hunt, and Street Auction. She is also the head valuer and auctioneer at Wessex Auction Rooms in Wiltshire, where she specialises in jewellery and fine art.
With over 300 acres of Mayfair and Belgravia to his name, Hugh Grosvenor – aka the seventh Duke of Westminster – is one of the country's richest landowners, with an estimated worth around the not-too-shabby £8 billion mark.
Hugh Seaborn. Hugh Seaborn joined Cadogan as Chief Executive in 2008. Prior to this he was Chief Executive of The Portman Estate for 9 years and before then spent 10 years with CB Richard Ellis.
London's "Billionaires' Row," primarily The Bishops Avenue, hosts a mix of international billionaires, royalty, and business magnates, including figures like Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, Saudi royals, and media moguls, alongside historic residents like Gracie Fields; however, many properties are owned by shell corporations and often sit vacant, used only briefly by their wealthy, often foreign, owners.
Homes on Britain's most expensive street of 2021 cost £28.9 million, 105 times more than the average house price in the country. Tite Street in Chelsea, SW3, has been crowned this year's priciest street by Halifax, knocking Avenue Road in St John's Wood off the top spot.
The Grosvenor family's wealth and influence grew over the centuries, shaping the landscape of Mayfair as we know it today. Remarkably, much of Mayfair remains under the ownership of the Grosvenor Group, a testament to their enduring legacy.
The richest family in the UK is the Hinduja family, led by Gopi Hinduja, with a net worth of £35.3 billion as of the 2025 Sunday Times Rich List, topping the list for the fourth consecutive year despite a slight dip in their fortune from their vast Hinduja Group conglomerate. They are followed by the Reuben family (property, tech) and Sir Leonard Blavatnik (media, chemicals), while the Dyson family and Weston family (retail) also feature high on the list.
Cadogan's long association with Chelsea began over 300 years ago. Since that time, the family and place have grown together – evolving the Cadogan Estate into one of London's most characterful and distinctive neighbourhoods.
Nestled in the heart of Chelsea, Sloane Street is a haven for those who appreciate understated luxury. This area is home to boutique stores from some of the world's most esteemed designers, including Tom Ford, Valentino, and Gucci.
In 2010 it was bought by heiress Petra Ecclestone and her husband James Stunt for almost £60 million. The couple spent two years renovating the house with Casa Forma to create a residence of 25,000 sq ft. Following Ecclestone's renovations the house had 14 bedrooms and a substantial basement.
