With new doors - switch the left hinge to the outer left side (and get hidden hinges), then make two doors to cover the entire opening, including the slot that is there now. Remake that countertop portion to remove the overhang and add the center stile to the open section to continue the face frame through both doors. If budget allows, drawers down low (stack of 3) is better than having to crawl down inside those bottom cabinets.

@edmond kitchen Thank you. Hidden hinges are a given, they were charming when we fell in love with the house but, day-to-day, coming from a much newer build home-not so much.

My thought is to tear this whole potion out and rethink and build from there. I love the low drawer idea, do you think that would work best for the side under the window so we don't have to mess with the existing mill work?