Key facts
- Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have purchased the 440-acre Strancally castle estate in County Waterford, Ireland.
- The 19th-century Gothic-style mansion, built between 1825 and 1835, will serve as a base for the couple's visits to Ireland.
- The estimated sale price for the estate was between $23 million and $35 million (€20 million to €30 million).
- The property was previously owned by Michael Alen-Buckley and his wife, Giancarla.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have purchased the historic Strancally Castle and its 440-acre estate in County Waterford, Ireland. The nearly 200-year-old Gothic-style mansion, built between 1825 and 1835, is intended to serve as a base for the couple during their visits to Ireland, where Meta maintains its international headquarters. A spokesperson for Zuckerberg stated that the family is excited to continue caring for the historic home and looks forward to spending time in Ireland. While the exact sale price for the off-market transaction remains undisclosed, estimates place it between €20 million and €30 million, or $23 million to $35 million. The estate was previously owned by Michael Alen-Buckley, co-founder of RAB Capital, and his wife Giancarla, who had owned and restored the property for 25 years.