I can't help but suggest that you think about removing the ones next to the house. I can see they were overhanging the driveway and staining it. You'll just be fighting them with pruning, if they do grow back. It looks like a lovely shady(?) place for something more interesting, less imposing, and allow the nice brick to be seen.
I realize I'm straying from your question, I am just hoping to be helpful long term.
