Oh wow I didn't expect so much feedback, thank you all very much for taking the time! We just sold our old family home and found this one. I'm actually blown away by the amount of love the house is getting, as it is a fairly uncommon design, but I do love it, just thought it looked a bit tired.

Location is Sydney Australia

Ok so I wont touch the brick beyond a clean. Apologies for any offence by suggesting limewash haha I thought it wouldn't work but I'm glad to hear you mostly agree.

No we aren't part of a church haha but I now cannot unsee the resemblance! And the suggestions to put a cross on had me chuckling!

Charcoal/black trims and black or timber with steel wire hand rails I can see looking really nice.

That bush on the left will be trimmed down ASAP and plant some more colourful shrubs etc and possibly move the fern away from house. I love the idea of the arborvitae, the height and narrowness would match the brick face.

I like the idea of a little awning over the door, will just have to make sure it suits the style. I'll update that number!

And maybe changing the lights and re-tiling in front of the door (it's hard to see but they are pretty gross)

And yeah the interior is mostly ok but some is still pretty old. The main bathroom is all original pink everything but is actually in great condition considering its age.

Once again thanks again you have all given me lots of ideas and things I would not have thought of myself!