Dating from the 19th Century, Eaton Square is a garden space in
the London district of Belgravia. Whereas larger spaces in the
district, such as Belgrave Square, have become the home of foreign
embassies and businesses, Eaton Square remains primarily
residential and is as a result very quiet, far removed from much of
the bustle of the capital despite its placement. Properties in the
square are valued in the millions, though many have been divided up
into apartment spaces in recent years. The distinctive ribbed
pillars with black bases mark the facades of the buildings out from
other addresses in Belgravia, and as a result are all Grade II
listed.
Number 44 Eaton Square is the specific building used to portray
Irene Adler's Residence onscreen in A Scandal in Belgravia. One of
London's iconic Blue Plaques, used to highlight the residences of
past statesmen and important cultural figures, is mounted on the
exterior of the property, and reads:
Prince METTERNICH (1773-1859)
Austrian Statesman
Lived here in 1848
Interiors for Irene's Residence were filmed at Field's House in
Newport, Wales. A private residence, the property underwent partial
renovation before it's appearance in ' A Scandal in Belgravia',
having previously appeared as the interior of Lauriston Gardens in
'A Study in Pink'. The property has notably also been used as a
location in Doctor Who, including 'Blink' and the upcoming 2012
Christmas Special, both scripted by Steven Moffat.
From London Victoria [Victoria, District, Circle] head west onto
Buckingham Palace Road, going south, then turn onto Elizabeth
Street to your right. Stay on the right side of the pavement and
you will eventually come to the first junction of Eaton Square on
your right - head down here and Number 44 will be on your right
hand side.
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