I thought it would be, but it's not too bad actually. we door knocked the area to see who would sell, and this house said yes.. so that's why I'm trying to figure out if it's worth it. I would definitely open up the windows. Does anyone know how much even one window would cost... say on the top left combing those 2 windows into 1.. I have no idea. Just a rough guess? The house inside is actually an awesome reno potential.. they built 2 sides of the house in blueboard (I think that's what it's called) for an easy reno... but those windows at the fronts aren't so that's why I"m trying to get ideas..

Treasure it for the gem of a 1940s/50s home it is, complete with glorious wrought iron work. Suggestions have been made as to how to boost the height to meet current building codes. You will regret updating the exterior for what is likely to be a one that will date quickly and be higher maintenance . It is only a matter of time until such homes are as treasured as Victorian terraces or Californian bungalows. It is an icon of its time. Accept it for what t is. Why make your house look like a fashion victim of 2019, when it stands in almost the full glory of its original period? It will also save you a fortune too! But yes, minimise the concrete! and add a garden that refects the period the house was built. Roses if you like them, with maybe a magnolia or crepe myrtle feature tree but for lower maintenance try some architectural and ground covering succulents. You could also go with edibles like feature citrus and olives for a Mediterranean feel.

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i would call it a "front yard garage addition" but what is it that you're trying to do??...to my knowledge Australian councils are not usually very happy about having the main feature of the house as the garage (that's why even new homes have a porch sticking out further than the garage) but i would first find out how Council feels about the idea before you pay for any specific plans...you'll need a rough site plan of your block of land and buildings on your block with distances from buildings to boundaries and also a rough idea of the neighbours' at least two doors in both direction and showing the distance from the front wall of their existing houses to their front boundary....(ask the neighbours how they feel about the idea and including some photos and the site plan will help when you talk to council)..if your existing house is further back than the neighbours and they already have garages at the front you will have a better chance providing you satisfy all other regs...btw you may also have more luck by considering an open carport with a storage cupboard than a fully enclosed garage ...post your site plan to invite lots of specific suggestions and photos