We need better pictures also ones from further back to see how the house sits on the property. The extension on the back looks to be in need of serious support before doing much else. Pictures of all sides of the house .The basic style would lend itself to a of MCM unless you want to do a more contemporary stone farmhouse maybe. Just because it is in the country does not drive the design of the home. I think you should start with the interior work that IMO will drive the exterior . Maybe bigger windows, the layout might change . I love trees but IMO that one really close to the front door I would take out.

Limewash the brick for that farmhouse appearance. NOT paint

As suggested above. Clean the roof and gutters. The trees will need attention - some removed, some trimmed. Be prepared, tree work is expensive. Have the porch supports shored-up to make it safe. Now, wait one full year before dealing with the appearance. Despite the "home inspection" you'll likely find some repairs are needed. During this waiting period, pay particular attention to any water issues (too small gutters, leaking windows, leaking roof, home perimeter drainage issues). Develop your overall "cosmetic plan" while you wait. Congrats on your new home.

Do some cleanup first. Clear off the roof, clear off that backyard and pool area. Get some tree trimming or removal done to clear your house of branches. In the third pic, what is that chimney looking structure that seems to have holes in it?

Does the house need a new roof? It looks like there are no gutters on the front, you might want to consider some gutters.

I'm with Patricia upthread. This is more MCM. Grafting farmhouse onto it will remuddle the style, which has its own virtues--long, lean lines, interesting brick façade. Stick with the palette you have, but add a bright blue or orange door or possibly cedar features. Then get advice on landscaping in a way that opens up the house. Both trees should go, most especially that pine tree. Then add hardscaping and well designed plantings to showcase your very nice MCM era ranch.

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Some other palettes like yours:

A big front porch with a couple swing benches would dress up the place, make it looking charming.

I'd remove that big tree near the front door.

This is a nice surprise! MCM ranch :) I will def. keep it one style.

I am falling in love with embracing the concept of keeping the MCM ranch style clean and classic. I had thought about adding a door portico, but now feel it is too much. I think widening the steps and maybe some ironwork would work. No paint.

As others have mentioned the posts particularly the one that is at an angle could use some attention. In general posts look better if at least 8x8 vs. the current 4x4. See marked in red.

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Thank you! We close next week so lots to do!!

Paint for trim based on this brick?

Update: Both large trees removed - yard look so open!

did you look into Romabio for the brick? it's not paint.

post a better pic showing what you've done.

I still say to cover that brick. it's just so mottled looking.

Congratulations on your new place. Have the brick cleaned before finalizing your choice of trim colors. I'd go with a charcoal gray roof. For trim, consider white or terracotta (match the orange bricks). For the fascia board, match the new gutters (white or charcoal). For the roof overhang, use white to reflect light and brighten it up a bit.

Please post some new photos now that the trees are gone and the yard cleanup is underway.

This house is going to be great!

I would definitely not paint the brick. It's a key feature of the house, and makes it unique.

I, too, think "farmhouse" style would be an architectural mismatch. I'd embrace the sleek, low, '60's look.

So, what to do?

I'm in a new property, and Houzzers convinced me to wait a whole year before I really put energy into adding new stuff, etc. The recommendation was to spend the year observing how the terrain functions, making an inventory of the trees, seeing how spaces function for me and my guests. I was anxious to get going and did not like that advice!

But Houzzers were right! I doubt that I'll get around to planting much new this year. I had the property re-graded so that it would drain better. I found I need a shed for all my gardening tools and the mower I now have to own. I had to cut some dangerous trees down. And I found my new home lifestyle required a deck. Just a handful of changes made the whole property different. And now I know what I'm working with and can plan through the winter.

What I suggest is to spend this whole year cleaning up and then seeing what you've got. It sounds like you already have your sleeves rolled up and have removed some hazardous trees. Rent a power washer and have at it: the driveway, the walks, patio, walls, fences, roof (?)... While you're doing this, pay attention to where the water runs...and work on drainage if you're getting pooling.

Update photos!

That blackened brick might be reclaimed brick from a burnt building. Very unique. It has attitude!

Update: Trees removed and roof cleaned

Congratulations on finding the worst house on the block. This could be very nice!

It will be... the other houses are lovely...we talked to some neighbors- so nice !

Good job on the tree removal.

I am wondering if you need a railing for the front porch. It looks like the drop is about one foot. Maybe remove the railing and plant some blue rug juniper or some other low growing evergreen along the porch.

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We plan to remove railing and landscape - this will come after roof repairs and new windows:) I wonder if the blue rug would do well in Southern heat?

One nice thing:) our tree removal was able to mulch the oak and pine for mulch for me. I have a huge amount for landscaping! It actually reduced the price of the tree removal!

after seeing it again, I'd do some really nice landscaping that includes a walkway right up the center to the porch. doesn't have to be brick, but do it some sort of hardscape material so that it's a visual addition. (maybe a solid, darker cobble or something)

could be something simple looking, or edged w/some brick

That, coupled w/a new roof (in a solid color like a dark gray) might be enough so that the brick doesn't look so chaotic.

for the flower bed under the windows, do something consistent so as not to compete w/the busy brick

We are in the midst of a gut job:) We will be able to salvage a few treasures like our red oak vintage flooring ...

Kitchen had five layers of vinyl on it. Our contractor saved a scrap board!

WOW that is a lot of layers. What did you decide to do on the exterior trim?

When we tore down the ceiling above the staircase going down... we found another stair case going up...!!!

New roof is on... grayish that toned down the brick:)