Residents of Eaton Square in London's Belgravia, one of Britain's most prestigious addresses, are facing a rat infestation. The plague, attributed to building work and sewer problems, has driven rodents into homes and gardens of the wealthy enclave.
The square, owned by the Grosvenor Estate, features properties worth up to £70 million. Notable residents include the Duke of Westminster, Russian oligarch Andrey Goncharenko, and Dame Joan Collins. Many affected residents remain anonymous, fearing to upset the estate.
One resident reported waking to find seven rats in her garden and two inside her house. Another said pest controllers had been called, but the problem persists due to ongoing construction and sewer issues. Etiquette expert Liz Brewer, who lives nearby, said she has suffered multiple rodent infestations, often finding them staring at her while she works late.
Building work, including luxury basement extensions, is disturbing nesting rats. Dame Joan Collins previously moved out of her £3 million home due to disruptive construction. The Grosvenor Estate declined to comment.
