Could adding an outdoor space be worth it? install door where second floor window is, and build a simple deck.

Landscaping needs to be addressed. The three small bushes in front need to be taken out. The walkway from the stairs to the ground needs to be finished. The colors on the house look like purple siding and green roof and trim. I'm not keen on those colors. Look at the neighborhhod houses that are like yours. You don't need to pick the exact colors as the neighbors, but that will give you an idea of what looks good and what doesn't. Decide on a budget, and get a three ring binder with loose leaf paper, tabs, and top loading plastic sheet protectors. Your categories will include ideas, vendors (stores), budget.

If you gave us a hint as to where your new home is located (nearest big city & state) we might have useful landscaping suggestions. Thanks!

Landscaping will be the biggest payoff.I would not do a deck off those windows on the seconfd floor since it would cut off the light to the main floor Where is the entry door? IMO a walkway to the entry is the first step in a nice curb appeal

Wow! nice wide lot, lots of trees, that's a good start already. Are you satisfied with the house colors (siding, trim)? Are the windows, gutters, doors etc good or will you be changing any of those house elements?

Landscaping plans need to be functional. Have you decided which door you want visitors (and delivery people) to go to, and is that the same door as you and family will use daily? Where will you park?

It's hard to know where to start, but there is so much potential there :-)

A real driveway, deck or patio (is there one on a side that we can't see?) and landscaping is the answer. And a garage if the climate warrants it. If you can't afford to do everything at once, develop a plan and do it over the next couple years, or even five years if that's what you need to do. Smaller plants are cheaper and if you're planning on being in the house a long time there's nothing wrong with planting such that it won't be mature for a while.

It looks like it needs new stain or paint. Is it currently stained or painted? Color options are open if it is painted and more limited if it is stained.

Photo taken from too far away to see the materials and finishes. The chimney enclosure seems odd; perhaps it could be masonry.

Entry might be a larger deck. Unfortunate roof mislignment.

Op seems to be gone. I love these eighties modernist houses… maybe they will come back with clear pictures.

Hello thank you for all the ideas. Heres a bit of info to answer some questions. The roof is a light brown color, the wood siding is a burgundyish color and trim is yellowish. The siding is weathered and will have to be sanded down a bit and repainted. New home colors will be added. Theres already a large screened patio in back so no need to add any to the front. The main entry is on the side of the home with the chimney and hand rails. That is the preferred entry for everyone and deliveries. I may replace one sliding door with a large window. Two looks strange. There is an asphalt driveway but it has grass growing on it and goes downhill. I love the picture idea provided with a lighter driveway thats more level and all the plants. I do not have any additional pictures of the home, just video but mostly of inside.

A bigger deck and railings at both entrances say welcome to anyone approaching and breaks up the sort of “fort “ feel …of the house….and a pergola also adds a nice dimension to the taller than wide dimensions…lastly i would definitely paint it a pretty color..pale green…white…even a pale golden yellow…to stand out in the dark green setting…once you pick a house color ..the right contrasting trim color can be chosen..

You might look into cob or media blasting that siding and then staining or painting. Do you want to stand out from the wooded area or blend in? If you want to blend, here is an idea.

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A bigger porch deck at the upper entry could have a little bench on one or two sides to really distinguish it as the entry…also useful for setting down the groceries when you enter or to add some pretty pots with flowers…or even sit down with a coffee or drink when the sun lands there