Jungle is good right, means people won't threaten to call the police while you're exploring XD
That is a rather large mess on the inside O_O
You never know with some people, pretty sure there was a Grand Designs episode or something to that effect where some Goth couple bought and renovated an old church with attached graveyard because it was exactly their style.
Yes, it has it's advantages. I don't like open spaces and would prefer the pricks of the brambles. Exploring in winter typically does not hide you as well.