Once the changes to the house are made, getting professional landscaping would be great.

The front entry area seems unusual as it looks more like a rear enclosed porch. Does that inside area actually contain living space or is it an entry? Opening that up and making it more “ front porch like” might be all of the exterior changes that are necessary. Hopefully some of these talented people can show some renditions.

You have good idea (3d one from the left) in your ideabooks.