Charming Hobby Farm with Thriving Kennel Business on 5.96 Acres – Bergen, AB
Welcome to this unique and versatile 5.96-acre hobby farm nestled in the heart of Bergen. This picturesque property features stunning landscaping with mature trees, flowering shrubs, and serene green space, offering a tranquil country lifestyle just minutes from town.
The character home, estimated circa 1954, is full of vintage charm, with three bedrooms and a fourth bedroom addition, two bathrooms, there’s plenty of room for family, guests, or a home office. The farmhouse kitchen is large and cozy with a wood burning stove in the living room, one downstairs bedroom and the other two on the upper level. There is an addition that could be a 4th bedroom but would also make a great office space. Ever wanted a butlers room, it’s a large pantry but plenty of storage for the canning and preserves.
The home is well-maintained and ready to enjoy, new siding, new metal roof, with potential for further updates to make it your own.
An added bonus is the established and reputable dog kennel boarding and 8 kennel cat house, business on-site. Known for its quality care and loyal clientele, this turnkey operation offers a fantastic opportunity for animal lovers or entrepreneurs looking to run a successful home-based business. The permit runs with the property.
The acreage is fully fenced and serviced by crystal-clear spring water and streams runs through the property, there’s ample room for the variety of animals, including geese, turkeys, chickens, and llamas, goats and sheep and they will be staying where they call home, so please be an avid animal lover.
Whether you’re looking to expand your hobby farm dreams or live a self-sufficient lifestyle, this property is ready for you.
Features Include:
• 5.96 acres with mature landscaping and privacy
• 44 x 36 shop with radiant gas heat, currently set up with 9 kennels but has capacity for up to 18 kennels.
• 3-bedroom character home + 4th bedroom addition, gorgeous under-covered deck and many lilacs, perennials - Ask for the summer pictures.
• Active dog kennel business with strong reputation
• Spring water supply
• Fenced pastures and space for multiple animal types
• Scenic Bergen location with easy access to the town of Sundre that has all the services and amenities with a great school, aquaplex, arenas, and excellent medical facilities and hospital.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to live, work, and thrive in one of Alberta’s most beautiful rural communities.
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Condo Type:
Not a Condo
Transaction Type:
For Sale
Suite:
No
Home Style:
1 and Half Storey, Acreage with Residence
Total Living Area:
1,676.95 sq. ft.156 m2
Main Level Finished Area:
1,169 sq. ft.109 m2
Upper Level Finished Area:
507 sq. ft.47.1 m2
Lot Area:
5.96 acre(s)2.41 hectare(s)
Lot Frontage:
400'3"122 m
Front Exposure:
East
Unit Exposure:
East
Levels:
One and One Half
Total Rooms Above Grade:
8
Year built:
1954
(Age: 71)
Bedrooms:
3
(Above Grd: 3)
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Bedrooms Below Grade:
0
Bathrooms:
2.0
(Full:1, Half:1)
Plan:
8811703
Heating:
Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wood
Basement:
Full, Unfinished
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
New Constr.:
No
Construction Material:
Cement Fiber Board
Structure Type:
House
Roof:
Metal
Ensuite:
No
Flooring:
Hardwood, Laminate
Cooling:
None
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Details:
Blower Fan, Family Room, Kitchen, Wood Burning Stove
Water Supply:
Spring
Sewer:
Open Discharge, Other
Garage:
1
Parking:
Quad or More Detached
Laundry Features:
Main Level
NONE
Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
N/A
None Known
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Family Room
22'8"6.91 m × 15'1"4.60 m
Main Floor
Kitchen
16'9"5.11 m × 11'4"3.45 m
Main Floor
Living Room
14'6"4.42 m × 11'3"3.43 m
Main Floor
Office
11'10"3.61 m × 9'3"2.82 m
Main Floor
Pantry
11'6"3.51 m × 10'4"3.15 m
Main Floor
Bedroom - Primary
12'8"3.86 m × 11'6"3.51 m
Upper Level
Bedroom
11'7"3.53 m × 9'1"2.77 m
Upper Level
Bedroom
10'3"3.12 m × 9'6"2.90 m
Upper Level
Bonus Room
10'11"3.33 m × 9'3"2.82 m
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
4
9'1" x 8'3"
Upper Level
No
2
3'2" x 8'3"
Title to Land:
Fee Simple
Community Features:
Fishing, Golf, Playground, Pool, Schools Nearby, Shopping Nearby
Interior Features:
Pantry, Primary Downstairs
Exterior Features:
Dog Run, Fire Pit, Kennel
Patio And Porch Features:
Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
Lot Features:
Few Trees, Gentle Sloping, Level, No Neighbours Behind, Private
Data was last updated May 12, 2025 at 10:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
42
Avg list price:
$962,400
Min list price:
$325,000
Max list price:
$6,990,000
Avg days on market:
49
Min days on market:
2
Max days on market:
314
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$558.02
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Rural Mountain View County. Average values are
derived using median calculations.
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