Mark Zuckerberg's latest estate: Meta owner buys $35 m Irish castle for family getaways

Mark Zuckerberg's latest estate: Meta owner buys $35 m Irish castle for family getaways

In a fascinating development, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have acquired the majestic Strancally Castle in County Waterford. This stunning Gothic-style fortress, constructed circa 1830, has been beautifully renovated by its former proprietors. Their intention for the castle is to have a serene retreat during their visits to Ireland, further expanding Zuckerberg's extensive global real estate portfolio.

Mark Zuckerberg is king… of an Irish castle near a Meta office

Mark Zuckerberg just bought a nearly 200-year-old castle in Ireland. John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images Mark Zuckerberg has added another multimillion-dollar property to his real estate portfolio. His newest purchase is a nearly 200-year-old castle in Ireland, 140 miles from Meta's international HQ. The estate is vast and historic, and it only looks mildly haunted. Mark Zuckerberg has a hot new — but also 200-year-old — pad in Ireland. The billionaire CEO of Meta and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have purchased a nearly Gothic property called Strancally Castle in Waterford County, Ireland. Th...

Zuckerberg buys Gothic castle in Ireland, Meta's international HQ, for $35 mn

Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have acquired the historic Strancally Castle, a stunning Gothic mansion set on an expansive estate in Ireland. This remarkable property will serve as their home base during visits to the nation, which is significant due to Meta's international headquarters being located there. The couple is excited about the opportunity to preserve and nurture this piece of history.

Mark buys a castle

Mark Zuckerberg just bought a cozy abode somewhat close to Meta’s international headquarters in Ireland.

Mark Zuckerberg bought an Irish castle

Mark Zuckerberg. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg now owns an actual castle. Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan bought Strancally Castle and its 440-acre estate in Ireland "several weeks ago," according to The Irish Times. While the exact price of the purchase is unclear, the family could have paid "anywhere between €20 million and €30 million" for the 16,000-square-foot castle, which was restored by its previous owners. "Mark and his family look forward to caring for this historic home and visiting when traveling to Ireland, where Meta maintains...

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