I think shutters could really help the top windows, and new lights on either side of the door. As to paint removal from concrete eeaakk, I would call a mason or a concrete guy and ask them. id paint the trim the dark brown of the soffit and eves trough

The door surround is gorgeous! If you can't get the paint off, I would paint it a creamy white. Paint all the trim, including the window frames a grayed brown.

Wash the brick. I bet it will look much better once it is clean.

I wonder if the large picture window was once a set of three like the ones in the second story.

i almost mocked in three small windows there as well thinking the same thing.

That is a really pretty space.

Larger lights, small topiaries, whitewhased brick, black trim, framing on the picture window to make it less of a sore thumb from the outside perhaps?, Black roof and sand blasting the concrete. These should do wonders for you!

It would be more typically limestone and NOT concrete. You have to be very careful not to ruin it. No sandblasting.

https://artradarjournal.com/2022/02/15/how-to-clean-paint-from-limestone-rock/

https://www.chicagobungalow.org/post/2019/10/16/removing-paint-from-vintage-masonry

How to Remove Paint from Your Limestone or Vintage Brick

Do:

• Use the gentlest means possible when removing paint.
• Use a natural bristle brush (never wire!) to apply chemicals.
• Conduct a sample test of a proposed cleaning method in an inconspicuous location on the building first.
• Use an alkaline paint remover. Examples are ammonia, potassium hydroxide, or trisodium phosphate. Organic solvent paint remover can also be used (methylene chloride). A few product suggestions:
• Cathedral Stone Stripper (works best in weather over 60° F) (also available at Henry Frerk Sons)
• ProSoCo Heavy Duty Stripper (also available at Henry Frerk Sons)
• Peel Away 1 Heavy Duty Paint Remover(also available at select Sherwin Williams)
• Let the chemical rest on the surface for the time recommended by the product manufacturer.
• Do a thorough, low pressure, water wash of the stone when it is time to remove the chemical treatment (see product manufacturer specifications).
• Take appropriate precautions to ensure that you are using the product safely. Both acidic and alkaline cleaners can be dangerous to those using them, and there are additional environmental concerns associated with the use of chemical cleaners. Be sure to follow directions and dispose of chemicals responsibly.

Do NOT:

• Sandblast! This is extremely harmful to the stone and while it will remove paint quickly, it will also remove some of the stone itself and leave it much more susceptible to future erosion.
• Use metal brushes as they can damage the surface of the stone and cause it to be more vulnerable to deterioration.
• Use acidic cleaners—they will deteriorate the limestone, which is an acid-sensitive stone.
• Do any chemical cleaning or saturating of brick or limestone in the colder months. Cleaning should never be done below 40° F, and generally not below 50° F. Most chemical cleaning processes force water into the walls, which can freeze in colder temperatures causing permanent damage to brick and stone.
• Use any masonry (brick or limestone) sealers. They are rarely necessary for historic buildings and may cause permanent damage and discoloration of your stone.

I agree with BeverlyFLADeziner that the door surround may be limestone. Hope her suggestion works. Please don't paint the brick. It is classic and lovely.

Soda Blasting is better if it's Limestone

DH who is a geologist can't emphasize enough how delicate limestone is. Some characteristics of limestone. No blasting of any kind unless done by a skilled restoration professional.

Great house that looks like it hasn't been muddled over the years, hooray! Go slowly on renovations, even cosmetic ones, after lots of research.

Do powerwash the brick before picking any colors. You and your neighbors will say, "Wow," once it's done.

All the best to you on this lovely house.