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The Wildernesse Estate

In 1669, Sir Charles Bickerstaffe purchased 364 acres of land on the north-west corner of Sevenoaks and built the original house. In 1884 the house and land were purchased by Lord Hillington. Under his guidance the house was substantially rebuilt, and he built the magnificent 'listed' coach house and clock tower which now houses Sealclean. The building is one of the finest examples of Kent Ragstone of its kind, and many of its original features exist today.

   1930's machine ironing sheets
    1930's machine ironing sheets
Sealclean: A recorded history of quality and service
 
Founded in 1881, originally known as the Westerham laundry, Sealclean moved to its present site when Captain Stanley W. Wells took over the hand laundry of the Wildernesse Estate and moved the now enlarged operation into the former coach house. A fine listed building suited to it's present day use.
     
Modern sheet ironer  

In 1933, an article in Town&Country commented that

"Sealclean Laundry provide the highest obtainable standard of laundry, comparable with the best blancheries of France at charges which are no more than those ordinarily charged"

The writer Eva Floyd added

"the most modern equipment has been installed, the human factor remained of very great importance and the greatest possible care had been exercised in the selection and training of staff"
Modern sheet ironer    
 
We pride ourselves that should an article be written today, over 60 years on, the same would be equally true. We have changed and modernised over the years and are therefore able to meet the demands of today's market and can offer our customers the highest level of service, whether they be private/domestic or commercial (schools, Hotels, Restaurants).