Many times we shy away from cutting down a tree or a plant that we have seen grow and flourish and sometimes not doing so is regrettable... Those trees as you describe should have been cut down or they would end up falling on your car or your house, so in this case there is nothing to regret, besides you can take advantage of the wood to enjoy the weekend at the barbecue. The photos you included are great, very good. Greetings my friend
We have only been in this house 4 years, so it wasn't too much attachment to them, but they were nice for a bit of midday shade in the summer. However, summer is pretty short here anyway.