Fermanagh some of the prettiest woodland in Northern Ireland, and at Cuilcagh Wood you can acquire a young woodland with hedgerow trees, some open ground and outstanding waterfront. The whole area used to be farmed, as is evidenced by the field boundaries formed from banks, ditches, hedges and stone walls. As on other nearby farms, dense woodland has primarily established itself on the more inaccessible areas. At Cuilcagh Wood this has taken place on the sloping, rocky ground leading down to the shores of Lough Macnean. However, now that grazing has ceased on the meadow land further up the hill, young pioneer species such as birch, alder and willow have started to establish, and this growth is sure to thicken up over the coming years.

The access to the wood, which is exclusively for Cuilcagh Wood, has good views of the Black River and its valley, and the Leitrim hills. The fledgling growth of alder and birch in this area gives a blank canvas for a new owner to plant some of their favourite trees. This wood has its own exclusive parking area which is sheltered by birch trees and surrounded by wiild flowers commonly seen in woodlands such as dog rose, primroses, orchids and violets grow. The meadows between these field boundaries are species rich with flowers such as speedwell, lady's smock, marsh lousewort, tormentil, common vetch, ragged robin, red clover, marsh thistle, meadowsweet and orchids as well as the ubiquitous buttercup and daisies, among others.

As you meander along the grassy ride you will soon reach a rustic bench, from where you can admire one of the best vistas in the county - of Upper Lough Macnean's wooded shores framing a distant view of the distinctive flat top of Cuilcagh Mountain.

Cuilcagh Wood has still more surprises up its sleeve as the ride leads you down towards the lough and into a mixed natural woodland of birch, alder, willow and hazel. These are the same "pioneer" species that would have colonised Ireland after the retreat of the glaciers at the end of the last ice age. A rudimentary path has been cleared which winds its way down through the trees and across the old stone walls which formed the boundaries between tiny fields many years ago, to the lough shore at the foot of the slope. Look out for the blue paint on the trees which marks the pathway. Don't miss the stately oak tree as you near the end of the path. Oaks are a climax species, and they only begin to dominate woodland after the pioneer phase has been underway for some time. Woodland flowers abound in this area, with plentiful violets and primroses, as well as small groups of orchids thriving in the cool, shady conditions.

Finally you reach the real jewel in the crown - your own private south facing beach, with outstanding views across the lough to Cuilcagh Mountain 10 miles away. On a fine spring day this secluded spot is like nowhere else, with the sun arcing across a clear blue sky as you relax on the beach, or wade out into the gently shelving shallows. To your right, the western shore lies in the Republic of Ireland, adding to the uniqueness.

Upper Lough Macnean is split between Co Fermanagh in Northern Ireland and Counties Cavan and Leitrim in the Republic of Ireland. It offers excellent coarse fishing, and lies in a beautiful wooded setting, surrounded by limestone hills.

Cuilcagh Wood is in an endlessly fascinating area which is richly diverse in terms of ecology, geology and politics. The wider landscape is referred to as the Fermanagh Caveland within the Northern Ireland Landscape Assessment. The acclaimed Marble Arch cave is part of the larger UNESCO Marble Arch Geopark, which was the first such region to span an international border. As described by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, the Geopark has over 50 incredible sites including breath-taking viewpoints, magical waterfalls, wonderful wetlands and fantastic forests. The border counties of Cavan, Leitrim and Donegal provide the opportunity to get to know another country. Lough Erne is a boating paradise, and Enniskillen is a fine town with a wide range of shops. Belleek is world famous for its pottery. Blacklion and Belcoo are charming border villages with good accommodation and a range of shops and services.

The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant