THE mystery of what business is replacing the old Timspon shop at the Top of Town has finally been solved.
Residents of Basingstoke will have no excuse to not have a fresh trim as it appears that yet another barber shop will be opening soon.
As previously reported, the vacant retail unit at the Top of Town in Basingstoke is showing signs of new life, with renovation work currently underway.
The unit, located at the corner of Market Place and London Street, was previously occupied by Timpson, which offered services such as shoe repairs, key cutting, and phone repairs.
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After Timpson closed its doors earlier this year, the 382 sq ft space was listed for let at £23,000 per year, described as a “rarely available” retail premises in a “prime location.”
Now, it seems that the vacant unit is soon to be the home of another barber shop, with a photo taken by the Gazette on Wednesday, October 16, showing a number of chairs, mirrors and shelving units installed in the building.
No further details have been reported just yet, and a check of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s planning portal shows no applications for permission submitted for the unit.
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