For sale: Happy Dogs Aigle boarding kennel - unique opportunity
Localisation
Happy Dogs Aigle - Les Afforets 12, 1860 AigleCharacteristics
Description
Swiss Premium Properties presents a rare opportunity to acquire Happy Dogs Aigle, a thriving dog daycare and boarding business with a fully equipped, architect-designed facility — all set in an idyllic alpine setting.
- Turnkey business with loyal clientele and strong Swiss-wide reputation (since 2015)
- Architect-designed, purpose-built dog boarding facility with 9 luxury suites
- Suitable for boarding, breeding, cat boarding, or animal therapy services
- Highly energy-efficient systems (new pellet heating 2023)
- Strong online presence and brand recognition
The sale includes full business setup, customer base, and operational assets
Property Overview
This 23,000 m² private estate sits at 700m altitude with open mountain views, complete peace and privacy, and easy access to the lively town of Aigle. The estate includes:
Main house (180m²), beautifully renovated (2016, 2019)
- Annex building (90m²), with apartment and multi-use workshop
- Dog boarding barn (100m²), built specifically for the business
- Total living area: 217m² | Total floor area: 317m²
- Land area: 22,918 m²
Main House
Rustic-modern chalet feel with stunning mountain views
Spacious, light-filled living/dining/kitchen with wood-burning fireplace
2–3 bedrooms upstairs with balconies, bathroom, and office/lounge
Wine cellar and carnotzet in the basement
Large terrace and private garden
New heating system installed in 2023
Guest Annex
Independent 1-bedroom apartment with balcony and wood stove
Ground-floor workshop with 3 large sections, one with wood stove
Ideal for live-in staff, visiting family, or expansion
Boarding Facility ("La Grange")
Architect-designed boarding barn, 9 luxury dog suites over two levels
Secure tiled terraces, underfloor heating (pellet system, 2023)
Kitchenette, shower & WC, and full attic storage
Suitable for kennel, cattery, grooming, or animal therapy use
Excellent insulation, roof redone in 2009
Location
Only 5 minutes to Aigle town
10 minutes to the A9 highway
800m from Aigle-Leysin train line (Pont de Drapel stop)
Peaceful alpine setting, south-east facing, year-round sun
Conveniences
Neighbourhood
- Green
- Mountains
- Vineyard
- River
- Railway station
Outside conveniences
- Balcony/ies
- Terrace/s
- Garden
- Exclusive use of garden
- Quiet
- Greenery
- Pond
- Annex
- Storeroom
- Barn
- Parking
- Visitor parking space(s)
Inside conveniences
- Eat-in-kitchen
- Cellar
- Wine cellar
- Carnotzet
- Garret
- Storeroom
- Workshop
- Swedish stove
- Bright/sunny
- With character
- Timber frame
Equipment
- Furnished kitchen
- Cooker/stove
- Ceramic glass cooktop
- Oven
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Shower
Floor
- Tiles
Condition
- As new
Orientation
- South
- East
Exposure
- Optimal
- All day
View
- Nice view
- Clear
- With an open outlook
- Forest
- Mountains