Zuckerberg buys Irish castle for up to 30 million euros

Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have purchased Strancally Castle in County Waterford, Ireland, according to multiple reports. The price has not been officially disclosed, but estimates range between 20 and 30 million euros Source: ABC.es, Infobae. The property, built in the 1830s in Gothic Revival style, spans about 178 hectares and includes a private dock on the River Blackwater Source: Infobae.

The property

Strancally Castle was designed by brothers James and George Richard Pain for John Keily, a former MP, and was constructed on the ruins of a medieval castle destroyed in the early 17th century Source: ABC.es. The current structure, with approximately 1,486 square meters of living space, features towers and stonework typical of medieval fortresses Source: Infobae.

Why Ireland

Zuckerberg's purchase is linked to Meta's European headquarters, which has been based in Ireland since 2009 Source: ABC.es. The couple will use the castle as their accommodation when visiting Ireland, while keeping their primary residence in the United States Source: Infobae.

Key points

• The castle has had multiple private owners, mostly local aristocratic landowners, before Zuckerberg Source: ABC.es.
• The property includes forests, pastures, and landscaped areas, along with a private dock Source: Infobae.
• The purchase was first reported by The Irish Times Source: ABC.es, Infobae.