And can anyone please tell me what a similar colour to the neighbour’s siding is? Thanks

We just had a new roof last year and got the Weathered Wood color. I think it would go with your brick better than black, which looks more tan than gray.

Good call on the shutters.

I think a darker tone for your siding would work better with your bricks. Look at how the beige on the neighbour's house make the bricks look yellowish.

Here are my suggestions...

I definitely see what you’re saying- thank you for your response & visual!

Taupe or warm gray would work as well.

Some option

Some color from brick

ohhh..forgot window frame

Yes to a colour from the bricks, that's what I did in the above sketch, going to the darker shade, but of course I don't have the brick in front of me in person...

Good call on removing the shutters. I really like lisedv's first suggestion. It looks so fresh.

Thank you for the additional ideas & visual renderings! Lots to consider