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More than two years have passed since the detection of what is arguably the most damaging tree pest ever to arrive in South Africa: the polyphagous shot hole borer (Euwallacea fornicatus). The beetle kills trees and there are no proven remedies.

The beetle is now present in nearly all parts of the country and in more than 100 tree species.

An invasion of this magnitude should have elicited a rapid response and the development of a strategic action plan. But that hasnt happened. South Africa has never had to deal with a tree-killing pest of this importance before. In addition, the country has limited resources and there has been confusion about which government department should take responsibility. As a result, there hasnt been a coordinated response to deal with the pest.

The tiny polyphagous shot hole borer beetle is 2mm in length and native to Southeast Asia. It has a symbiotic relationship with three species of fungi, including Fusarium euwallaceae. The fungus is a food source for the beetle and its larvae, but can kill susceptible host trees.

The list of host trees in South Africa continues to grow. Not all of these support the whole life cycle of the polyphagous shot hole borer. But its been found to breed in 25 species (both exotic and indigenous trees).

The greatest impact has been in urban environments such as Johannesburg. It has been detected on backyard avocado and roadside weedy acacias, but not yet in commercial orchards or plantations. The only commercial crop its been detected on is pecan trees.

In California and Israel, polyphagous shot hole borer went on to damage the avocado industry as well as trees in natural ecosystems. There are concerns that this could happen in South Africa too.

But it hasnt yet been declared an agricultural emergency plant pest and no formal response has been triggered. Based on the Israeli and Californian experiences, it could clearly still pose a threat to economically important crops in South Africa.

The proactive thing to do would be to list the beetle as an emergency plant pest.

South Africa is good at managing pests in agricultural settings. This falls under the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, specifically Plant Health Early Warning Systems. Where a pest is deemed an emergency plant pest, the South African Emergency Plant Pest Response Plan provides for a rapid response to prevent establishment, spread and coordination of communication between government agencies, academia and plant industry professionals.

For example, detection of the Fall Army Worm (Spodoptera frugiperda), a quarantine pest of maize and sorghum, triggered a rapid and coordinated response overseen by the national government. Provincial departments, academic institutes and industry stakeholders have been working together on aspects ranging from monitoring, training and diagnostics to pesticide registration, legislation and enforcement.

The Department of Environment, Forests and Fisheries provides for listing of invasive alien species that threaten biodiversity, through the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act.

The pest risk analysis for polyphagous shot hole borer (the process by which listing is facilitated) has been submitted, but the listing is yet to be finalised.

The countrys laws also place a duty of care on all land owners (private and public) to control invasive species on their land. They also require all levels of government from municipal through to national to develop monitoring, control and eradication plans for land under their control.

But systems designed for the agricultural or natural environment sector arent helping the management of a beetle thats wreaking havoc on trees in towns and cities.

This is also clear in how the country manages invasive species. It does this well when it comes to weeds and larger animals. But forest pests are barely represented.

Another major challenge is that the borer beetle is particularly hard to manage because of its mating system, wide range of hosts and ability to survive in felled wood for many months. On top of this, heavily infested reproductive hosts become reservoirs of beetles, threatening the health of adjacent trees.

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Current best practice recommends removal of heavily infested trees in which beetles are breeding. Infested wood should be disposed of appropriately at designated dumping sites to reduce the risk of spread.

But in the absence of a national strategy to guide municipalities, responses to the pest have varied. Cape Town has perhaps led the way with a coordinated city response to the recent invasion in Somerset West. In conjunction with its Invasive Species Unit, the city has developed a management protocol. As one of the more recent areas to be invaded, its perhaps had the benefit of being able to better prepare for the arrival of this pest and learn from the experiences of other municipalities.

Research from California suggests chemical control may have an application in protecting individual high value trees. But this shouldnt be seen as a silver bullet.

In South Africas case, various research efforts are underway to shed more light on the beetle and its impact. For example, a unit at the University of Pretoria, the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute has been involved in surveillance and monitoring of the pest.

The multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer Research Network has recently been established. With members from ten different academic institutes, the network aims to align and coordinate research efforts by researchers from institutions across the country.

Now with funding made available by the Department of Environment, Forests and Fisheries, further research can be conducted under the framework of this network, to underpin science and data-based management advice.

But a great deal still remains to be done. South Africa would do well to reflect on how its responded so far.

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Pest control expert Rollins (NYSE: ROL) had an enviable record of 12 consecutive years of higher quarterly revenue and profits, but that streak came to an end last year when it missed earnings twice in a row. Its growth-by-acquisition strategy was catching up to the owner of Orkin and Western Pest Services as the addition of ever more companies to its roster required it to spend more on professional services such as IT to bring them into the fold.

Rollins seemed to get back on track again last quarter, as revenue and profits resumed their twin rise, but it just reported fourth-quarter 2019 earnings and it seems buying up businesses is still exacting a bit of a toll.

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The nemesis of termites, roaches, ants, and all things creepy-crawly said revenue jumped 13.8% during the period to hit $506 million, generating net income of $50.8 million, or $0.16 per share, which was flat with last year.

Rollins said profits didn't rise this year because it had to increase its casualty reserves, which ended up swiping about a penny per share. Because the company is self-insured, it is required to carry certain letters of credit to secure workers' compensation and casualty insurance contracts coverage.

As it buys up more companies, these costs grow, and the acquisition of Clark Pest Control last year, the eighth largest pest control company and the biggest in Rollins history, helped cause an increase in premiums -- leading Rollins to increase its reserves for accidents and injuries.

One record that continues growing unabated, however, is Rollins' history of raising its dividend. Prior to the earnings announcement, the pest control leader said it was hiking the payout by 14% to $0.12 per share. It marks the 18th consecutive year Rollins' board has increased its dividend by at least 12%.

While Rollins has been rolling up the pest control industry under its umbrella, it still has been able to notch strong organic growth. That means that while the number of businesses it owns contributes ever greater amounts of revenue to the total, even as they age they're still doing good business.

Although acquisitions accounted for most of the revenue growth this quarter, the remainder was still up 5.7% due to pricing and organic growth. Rollins acquired 29 businesses in 2019 compared to 38 the year before, and it's not likely to stop anytime soon.

CFO Eddie Northen said in the earnings release, "We continue to invest in innovative technology as well as seeking out strong acquisitions that fit well into the Rollins family of brands."

Pest control is still a highly fragmented industry, which gives Rollins a chance to continue its spending spree, and so far it has proved adept at folding the companies it buys into the parent.

Still, most of the time these are very small businesses and won't hurt Rollins even if they fail. Although the multiple paid for Clark Pest Control was slightly higher than what Rollins typically pays, Rollins President and COO John Wilson told analysts, "we want to maintain discipline in our approach."

And as we move out of the winter months and into warmer spring weather, a time when insects become more active, Rollins will find its services in greater demand. It's looking for its mosquito business to be a particularly big opportunity.The business has been growing for three straight years and was up 30% in 2019, more than offsetting the decline experienced in bedbugs.

The last year was somewhat unique for Rollins, and chairman and CEO Gary Rollins said he's never seen a year like 2019 where there were so many one-time charges. He also said it was "the most disappointing year we have had for 22 years," but he believes it was a one-off period, with the business rolling higher in the future.

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Council tax payers in England face near universal rises on top of increased fees and charges to pay for what in many cases will be reduced levels of local services, according to a survey of local authorities.

It reveals that 97% of local authorities will put council tax up again in April to cope with a growing financial crisis, and the same proportion will raise charges for services such as parking, garden waste disposal and aspects of social care.

The latest State of Local Government analysis reveals widespread despair among councils over their financial health after a decade of austerity policies in which spending has been cut in half and the gap between demand and resources has grown.

More than a fifth of councils said the cuts to frontline services that they would be forced to make in 2020-21 were of a scale and impact that would be noticeable to the general public. One in 10 said shrinking resources meant they were in danger of being unable to meet their legal obligation to deliver statutory services.

Asked which services would have increased fees and charges, councils most commonly mentioned green waste, planning permissions, car parking, leisure and arts centre memberships, burials and cremations and pest control. One replied: All we can get away with.

Three-quarters of councils had no confidence that local government finance arrangements were sustainable, while only 3% were confident that the government would act to halt the council funding crisis, despite increasing pressures on child protection, adult social care and homelessness services.

Jonathan Carr-West, the chief executive of the Local Government Information Unit, a thinktank that carried out the annual survey, said: The state of local government finances is dire. Eight years later and the message continues to be the same, a broken record. It is simply unacceptable that the government has let things get to this point.

He added: This isnt local government asking for more money. This is about a fundamentally flawed system that has been broken for years and the government continually refusing to acknowledge or engage in a proper solution.

Sticking plasters will not solve these critical issues. Our social care system is no longer on the edge, its fallen off the cliff. Our childrens services arent at breaking point, theyre broken. These issues cannot wait another year to be solved.

Andrew Gwynne, the shadow communities secretary, said the survey should be a wake-up call for ministers. The fact is that years of neglect have created this crisis. We need to see urgent action, he said.

In the last few years there have been widespread cuts in some high-profile areas of local government such as Sure Start centres, youth clubs, special educational needs and libraries, as well as in less prominent areas such as planning, family support services and environmental health.

Scepticism that the government will pump more money into local government or even publish its social care funding green paper, delayed since summer 2017 has led many councils to consider alternative income streams, with 75% of surveyed councils reporting that they have borrowed to invest in commercial property schemes.

Two-thirds of councils said the current 3% cap on council tax increases which councils can breach only if they get residents to agree to the rise via a local referendum should be be scrapped to enable them to raise more cash from residents to fund local services.

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said: Next year, councils in England will have access to 49.1bn the biggest annual real-terms increase in spending power in a decade including an extra 1.5bn for social care. The funding plans provide certainty for councils who are responsible for delivering the services their communities need.

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Rentokil Initial plc (LON:RTO)s share price reached a new 52-week high on Monday . The company traded as high as GBX 481.80 ($6.34) and last traded at GBX 481.30 ($6.33), with a volume of 1215948 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 467 ($6.14).

RTO has been the topic of a number of research reports. Royal Bank of Canada reduced their target price on shares of Rentokil Initial from GBX 470 ($6.18) to GBX 450 ($5.92) and set a sector performer rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 10th. Citigroup restated a buy rating on shares of Rentokil Initial in a report on Tuesday. Credit Suisse Group downgraded shares of Rentokil Initial to a neutral rating and reduced their target price for the stock from GBX 460 ($6.05) to GBX 450 ($5.92) in a report on Tuesday, January 7th. HSBC restated a buy rating on shares of Rentokil Initial in a report on Monday, January 13th. Finally, Peel Hunt restated a hold rating and issued a GBX 455 ($5.99) target price on shares of Rentokil Initial in a report on Thursday, October 17th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the stock. Rentokil Initial currently has an average rating of Hold and a consensus target price of GBX 446.11 ($5.87).

The company has a market capitalization of $9.08 billion and a P/E ratio of -93.09. The firms fifty day moving average is GBX 463.49 and its 200 day moving average is GBX 449.14. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 217.72, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a current ratio of 0.83.

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Rentokil Initial plc, through its subsidiaries, provides route-based services in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Pacific, and rest of world. It offers a range of pest control services from rodents to flying insects, as well as to other forms of wildlife management for commercial and residential customers.

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Vantage Rooftop Lounge and Conservatory

260 E. McDaniel St., Springfield,417-851-1768If youre in the market for an evening of cocktails and panoramic views, Vantage is your place. What makes this hot spot even hotter during the winter months are the heated igloos and fire pits perched along the rooftop to keep the chill away. Insider tip: Arrive early. All igloos are first come, first served.What to Order: Sip on a house favorite, the Nightfall with notes of pear, ginger and lime.

601 S. Pickwick Ave., Springfield,417-986-5800We all know good things come in small packages, and one great example of this is Cherry Picker Package + Fare. With only 16 seats inside, the cafe gets good use out of its patioeven in the winter. Curl up with an espresso or glass of wine by one of the two chimeneas on the patio.What to Order: Cant decide on coffee or spirits? Choose both when you order a KC Coffee featuring a regional whiskey.

4211 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield,417-882-5300Just off the Galloway Creek Greenway Trail, you can understand why Galloway Grill is one of our favorite patios for any season. With electric heaters in the ceiling to warm you during the cold snaps and the Trail Burger ready to fill you up, youll have a hard time convincing yourself its not summer.What to Order: The Trail Burgers classic bacon and BBQ combo will warm your soul.

2144 E. Republic Road B-401, Springfield,417-799-9387The fire pits are all ablaze on Reveries rooftop. Find an excuse to settle in for an evening of curious cocktails under the heated umbrellas and watch the sun set over Farmers Park while you feel the stressand the chillmelt away.What to Order: Pop in during the evening-long happy hour on Tuesdays for $3 tacos.

4123 S. National Ave., Springfield,417-881-2389For big game day vibes, grab a cold one and find a seat on Uncle Bentlys patio to watch your favorite team. Somewhere between the thrill of the game and the patios radiant heat, youll forget all about the groundhogs threat of impending winter. As a full-service bar, the brews flow heavily, and the pub encourages guests to bring your own food.What to Order: Take advantage of neighboring restaurants and have your fave foods delivered straight to the patio.

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Q: Back many years ago, Piedmont Airlines would hold a local summer picnic for employees and their families at a place called The Patio. There was a large swimming pool, picnic tables, etc., and of course a large patio. Where in the heck in Winston-Salem was this located, and is it still there? Ive asked several retirees of Piedmont, and no one seems to remember.

Answer: The reader is referring to the Patio at Dor-Ker, off Peace Haven Road at Hearthside Drive, the present location of the Peace Haven pool and tennis courts, said local historian Fam Brownlee, who works in the North Carolina Room of the Forsyth County Public Librarys downtown location. The concrete patio, designed as a dance floor, is still there for the moment.

The property was originally developed in the 1920s by C.A. Jones as Peace Haven Park, a commercial swimming, fishing, dancing sort of roadhouse place. It had a spring-fed Olympic-sized swimming pool and a spring-fed fishing pond separated by the concrete dance floor and was a popular hangout until the Great Depression began. It was acquired in the 1930s by Jacqueline Dorminy and a partner, who operated it as a summer day camp for boys and girls and also, on some weekends, as an outdoor dance club, Dancing Under the Stars.

Brownlee described it as a very classy setup, with a live band and midnight breakfast. It was sold to a developer in 1960.

Ms Dorminy, of course, was a well known dancer and actress who is quite famous to several generations of locals as a teacher of dancing (and manners), he added.

Q: I have heard that Hobby Lobby and Harbor Freight Tools are coming to Mount Airy. Do you know if this is true?

Answer: WRS Inc. Real Estate Investments, a South Carolina-based company that is renovating Mayberry Mall, announced earlier this month that it had leased 50,000 square feet of retail space in the mall to Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., at the northern end of the mall, formerly the location of a Kmart.

As for Harbor Freight Tools, some issues with easements on the planned location have delayed that, but we are still working on it, said Dean Bray, co-owner of Bray Properties of Mount Airy, which is working on the project.

A spokeswoman for Harbor Freight said it would be open in the fall, but would not be on Rockford Street as was originally announced.

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A preliminary site plans show a possible new development in Marshfield that could bring new dining options to the area. The City Council approved a permit for outdoor dining patios at the site on Jan. 28, 2020.(Photo: Photo from City of Marshfield documents)

MARSHFIELD - A new development could bring more dining options to the city.

The proposed development would bein the 1700 block of North Central Avenue, near the Woodfield Inn and Suites and former Baltus property.Preliminary plans show a building with space for three commercial tenants,with outdoor patios near the front of two of those tenants.

The City Council approved a request for the two outdoor dining areas at its meeting Jan. 28. Scott Shustof Illinois-based JTS Architects submitted the plans to the city.

The outdoor patios would be about 500 square feet with around 48 seats. The plans also include a drive-thru lane.

The land for the development is just over 2.75 acres, according to city documents. It's "a prime candidate for infill development," city planning staff wrote in an analysis, as there isn't much on the lot beside some trees.

The city doesn't yet know the time frame for the project, or what tenantswill occupy it, said Josh Miller, development services director for Marshfield.

Construction and operation of the building would have to begin within three years, documents show.

Shust did not respond to a phone call from a News-Herald reporter on Monday.

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1940 11th Street, NW

From a press release:

The team behind Michelin-honored Royal, Latin-inspired bar and eatery in Washington, DCs LeDroit Park neighborhood, has just announced it will soon open its next venture, Lulus winegarden, just off U Street at 1940 11th Street NW, in February 2020. Lulus will be a communal, bottle-driven winegarden, with two lush garden patios, reimagined dinner party fare with hints of the southwest from chef and partner Cable Smith, and a fun and affordable under-$50 wine list curated by owner and wine director Paul Carlson.

Dreamt up by local husband-and-wife team Paul and Brittany Carlson, the name honors their 8-month-old daughter Lucilla. Paul currently owns the locally-treasured and esteemed Royal, and formerly operated long-lived and loved Vinoteca which closed in November 2019 after 12 years.

Evoking the atmosphere of a modern backyard wine party meets beer garden, the newly-renovated space brings the outdoors in, with an indoor patio inspired by warm-weather climates. The open, airy space is accented by warm, earthy color tones, natural woods, decorative breeze blocks, gravel border twinkling string lights, glowing candles and live greenery throughout.

As at a beer garden, groups are welcomed and most seating is communal, with four large handmade, shared wood tables featuring seating for up to 36, with built-in ice buckets to keep bottles chilled. There is also bar and ledge seating for 24, and plenty of standing room for lively gatherings. The indoor space will feature two large flat screen TVs and one large TV on the back patio to air sporting events, debates and more. The space will also be family-friendly and dogs will be welcome on the front patio.

Lulus winegarden will also feature two lush outdoor patios a front street-side patio overlooking dynamic U Street, outfitted with more communal tables and heaters which will open in February, and a charming back courtyard complete with outdoor grill and bocce court, which will be renovated and open later in spring 2020.

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THE FOOD

The culinary program will be led by chef and partner Cable Smith, who helms the kitchen at Michelin Bib Gourmand-honored sister restaurant Royal in LeDroit Park. Chef Smith has created a playful and shareable menu perfect for a modern patio wine party. Lulus guests will find fresh, vibrant flavors, reimagined nostalgic snacks like French onion dip in toast form, topped with salt & vin chips and onion ash, creative sandwiches including a fermented chile-smothered crispy chicken combo, and allergy and dietary restriction-friendly options like a vegan mushroom nduja toast and an avocado-dressed lime caesar, rounding out the casual but innovative offerings.

Like with the bars design, Chef Smith peppers in little culinary touches inspired by his many years living in the Southwest, best illustrated in his famous white queso, a crab and burnt grapefruit-topped tostada, a smoked pastrami-style pork belly on Texas toast, and a fiery hatch chile harissa accompanying a medley of grilled carrots.

Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and having most recently lived in Austin, Texas before joining the Royal team in 2017, Chef Smith is a kitchen veteran of acclaimed dining destinations such as Foreign & Domestic in Austin, Hugh Achesons Empire State South and Richard Blais HD1, both in Atlanta. Under his direction, Royal has maintained its esteemed position on Michelins Bib Gourmand list and was named Casual Restaurant of the Year in 2019 by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) in its annual RAMMY Awards.

THE WINE

Owner and wine director Paul Carlson has curated an exciting, affordable and bottle-driven wine program designed to offer really interesting wines at an exceptional value. The list will kick off with 40+ wines, all just $49 a bottle, representing small producers hailing from both renowned regions and lesser-known terroirs. The unique list will also feature a small but mighty selection of Baja wines hailing from Mexico, an up-and-coming area the Carlsons fell in love with while traveling and tasting.

Dropping the wine margins that restaurants typically aim for and offering the majority of its bottles at a flat $49, Carlson hopes to offer exquisite quality at a lower price, and take encouraging guests to explore regions and varietals they may not be familiar with, to discover phenomenal gems without worrying about cost.

In addition to the extensive bottle list, Lulus winegarden will offer a small selection of by-the-glass wines for those who prefer to try as they go.

Three-time finalist for Cocktail Program of the Year in the RAMWs RAMMY Awards, Royals Alonzo Freeman has developed a selection of craft cocktails and spikeable Agua Frescas, featuring seasonally-rotating fruits, herbs and botanicals, many of which can be made zero-proof for non-drinkers.

Lulus winegarden is expected to open in February 2020, at 1940 11th Street NW in Washington, DC. Lulus winegarden will be open Wednesdays through Sundays.

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Say so long to Herringbone. The restaurant from Top Chef alum Brian Malarkey that opened in 2015 departs Aria and a replacement takes over on February 1.

Salt & Ivy Caf and Patio Bar brings a menu of California coastal-inspired dishes and specialty cocktails, along with breakfast options such as a chicken and waffle, orange and cranberry parfait, and Dutch pancake served in a cast iron skillet with blueberries and lemon curd, Serrano ham and Mahon cheese with sunny-side-up eggs, or sunny-side up eggs and buffalo mozzarella.

The all-day restaurant features crispy Baja fish tacos, a rice noodle salad, and a shaved prime rib sandwich for lunch. For dinner, the menu includes oysters on the half shell, lobster putanesca, and a Colorado lamb chop.

The outdoor patio from Herringbone remains with its own bar, and the indoor bar greets diners as they walk in. Both bars feature bottomless Bellinis, mimosas, and bloody Marys for breakfast, as well as the Banana Smash with Ambros Banana Whiskey, lemon, ginger, and rosemary and Kiss My Bubbles with Absolut Elyx Vodka, aloe vera, elderflower, strawberry, lime, simple syrup, and Prosecco for lunch and dinner.

San Diego-based Malarkey ended his involvement with Searsucker at Caesars Palace and Herringbone in 2018. In 2014, Malarkey sold his majority stake in the restaurants to global restaurant and nightlife group Hakkasan Ltd.

Salt & Ivy, Aria, 3730 Las Vegas Boulevard S., 702-590-9899. Open daily for breakfast from 6 to 11 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., small bites from 3 to 5:30 p.m., and dinner from 5:30 to 10 p.m.

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ANN ARBOR, MI It doesnt take long to understand why realtor Matt Dejanovich calls the patio and entertaining space at 2997 Devonshire Road the most expansive hes ever seen in Ann Arbor.

The fenced-in patio area sets the tone with a heated main pool, 90,000-gallon connected pond, waterfall and stone grotto for the recently renovated home built by noted Ann Arbor builder Henry Landau as his personal residence. A 90-foot-long granite terrace overlooks the pool area one story above, with access to a built-in hot tub.

Theyre easily the finest residential pools Ive ever seen, said Dejanovich, a real estate agent for Real Estate One. The pools are nicer than most resort hotels.

The home for sale at 2997 Devonshire Road in Ann Arbor features a number of amenities and entertainment options, including a wine room.Photo provided | Matt Dejanovich, Real Estate One

Listed at $1.995 million, the 7,900 square-foot brick contemporary home in the desirable Ann Arbor Hills neighborhood features 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms on a 2-acre site that includes a second parcel available for additional building overlooking Gallup Park.

Making the patio area the standout feature of the home was a long time in the making, Dejanovich said. After it was sold by Landau, the next owner made it his mission to build the patio and add-ons by hauling in large, specialized rocks.

The vision was never fully realized by that owner, Dejanovich said, but was renewed by its next owners who worked over the next five years to complete the pools, which had been abandoned.

The kitchen inside a home for sale at 2997 Devonshire Road features professional grade appliances, cherry cabinets and granite counter tops.Photo provided | Matt Dejanovich, Real Estate One

With so many outdoor amenities, Dejanovich said the last two owners of the home were able to use the space for entertaining and other charitable benefits.

Its the perfect house for that kind of lifestyle, he said. Its spacious and dramatic and really unlike most other houses you see in the greater Ann Arbor area.

Beyond the standout patio area, the home features plenty of additional entertainment options including a billiards room, sauna, wine cellar and exercise room, Dejanovich said.

The home for sale at 2997 Devonshire Road in Ann Arbor features numerous entertainment options, including a billiards room.Photo provided | Matt Dejanovich, Real Estate One

The home itself is an architectural gem, Dejanovich said, with a grand foyer and Art-Deco inspired stair rail greeting guests. The living room features an 18-foot ceiling, massive fireplace - one of three in the house - and a wall of glass overlooking the pool.

The kitchen features professional grade appliances, cherry cabinets and granite counter tops all overlooking the outdoor terrace area with floor-to-ceiling windows.

The upper level of the home includes a master suite with a dressing area, walk-in closets and a master bathroom, as well as a second bedroom suite with a full bathroom.

The home for sale at 2997 Devonshire Road in Ann Arbor features a waterfall constructed from large, specialized rocks, as part of its elaborate patio area.Photo provided | Matt Dejanovich, Real Estate One

The homes finished walkout lower level includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a recreation room, wine cellar, billiards and sauna. Additionally, Dejanovich said the home is a dream for those looking extensive storage space, with a second garage located underneath the patio with space for several more vehicles, in addition to an attached garage on its main level.

Its a unique setup, he said. That space could be used for many different possibilities, in terms of hobbies.

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