The deep sepia obsures the details that are available in this image. By lightening the tone, the detail will emerge and the veiwer doesn't need to work to capture the feel, mood, emotion that should be come easily. (By the way, IMO) The border should either be there or not be there, but not half way in between. This image could have done without it.
Skipping the framing - it emphasizes little imperfections - the house to the right diffuses the impact of this lovely small out building. All in all, it's a beautiful structure.