How old is the house?
I have rarely seen wood/trim I didn't want to paint ... which is why I would never buy an old Tudor/Victorian/Craftsman house that is filled with it. I leave those houses to people that will appreciate them.
Why did you buy an old dark Tudor if you don't like the look? Not picking on you ... just trying to understand the decision. If this is a house from 1920s I would think twice about painting ... if the house is from the 80s then paint away!
Q