Since Mock Tudors often had multiple gables I think you could get a garage addition designed that would blend in.

However because the house has the characteristic where the eaves drop down below the door and window heights at the corners, you would be better off embracing the tudor. That sort of detail was not common in other mid century revival styles.

thanks! Assuming the garage addition happens, it will need to have a side entry because of the slope of the lot. Therefore, the current driveway will become larger, and a "courtyard". What would you suggest to enhance the front door way? To me, It looks lost.

So the drivway sweeps in front of the house and there is a court I guess. I would not do much to the front door. They were often recessed and not very monumental even on 1930s tudor revivals. I would upgrade the lighting and maybe get a better front door.

I have been researching about door sizes, and agree. But the house is generally dark inside, and I think I do not like the white diamond pattern on the front door. I did read, however, that in real tudor architecture, it is acceptable to have diamond as well as square/stacked windows.All the windows have fairly square panes of glass, created by the muntins. Please let me know what you think about these 4 door selections. The door would be whatever color the trim is painted...so probably dark brown.

I like the diamond pane ones best.

Agree. Diamond. Even modest little ranches in the 70's had diamond shapes everywhere. A home like yours, with more semi authentic styling, wouldn't look right with the square.

But, there's nothing wrong with your current door that a good electrician and better lighting plan inside the home wouldn't cure. It would be cheaper too.

Also, paying an arborist to limb up the trees somewhat would be a way to lighten everything up. It might be a multi year plan though, given the age and character of those great old trees.

thank you both for your thoughts! We have a very long process in front of us if we do end up purchasing this home.

The garage may not be easily converted to a living space - it will have to meet building codes (insulation, electrical, HVAC) in order to get a certificate of occupancy. I would look for another house.