If you are open to changing the roof line over the walkway, perhaps you could make the roof over the garage separate. Alter the roof over the garage so the hip corner of it ends at the right corner of the garage. Then build a new roof over the entry sidewalk HIGHER than the garage roof . You could still have it be a shed roof, albeit with sturdier looking posts and supporting angles, but have it begin at a height chosen so that when you add the left slope in front of the upstairs, your left slope will be only a few inches or so beneath the height of the upstairs window trim (bottom trim beneath window sill) . As you reach the front corner with your right-sloping shed roof you can add a small decorative left side slope to the right sloping roof in front of the garage, creating the appearance of a forward facing gable... not unlike this small gable in front of the larger gable: the part of the smaller gable that is in front of the larger gable is decorative rather than actual roof covering any interior space. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/192599321544446995/ You might want to build the new roof starting with the front so you are building both sides of the roof, including the left slope in front of the upstairs, first to be sure you have symmetry. You might even consider a triangle window in the right side of the gable with a black panel (or dark tinted glass with "interior" behind it also painted black) in the same shape on the left side of the gable. https://www.pinterest.nz/pin/545850417335577390/

First, you'll want to get written permission from your landlord to make any changes. Second, you'll need to find out if the property is subject to restrictions from a HOA or Covenants. If all goes well, then you can start considering your options. Washing the siding and cement will work wonders. Matching the lighting, mailbox, numbers, etc. with the door hardware creates a pulled-together look. It's hard to suggest colors or styles without seeing the whole house. If you can't paint the door, consider adding some interest with planters, a door wreath, or other decor.

IMO remove the brick and replace with siding I have never liked mixing stone and brick a new garage door in a nice wood with windows and a new front door witha lot more glass would be nice then paint the new siding in a color from the stone add some great color with landscaping I would remove the 2 scrubs from the garge area and replace with large planters where you can have seasonal colorful plants

We care because the advice on fixing up a house to sell is different from fixing up a house to live in or to rent out. People want to offer useful advice specific to the situation. That's why people ask about who will be living there too, because if there are elderly people or young children it makes a difference if you're asking about changes to the house that affect the number of stairs needed to get to the main level, for example. Congratulations on purchasing this lovely house!