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Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Meta, and his wife Priscilla Chan have acquired Strancally Castle, a historic estate located in County Waterford, Ireland. The purchase, which was an off-market transaction completed several weeks ago, involved the Gothic-revival property and its extensive grounds of about 440 acres. The Irish Times reported that the deal is estimated to be worth between €20 million and €30 million.

Strancally Castle, situated on the banks of the River Blackwater, dates back to approximately 1830. The architectural design is credited to architects James and George Richard Pain, and it was originally built for former Member of Parliament John Keily. The estate reportedly features at least 11 bedrooms, four tower suites, a library, a dining room, and a drawing room.

The property's previous owners, Michael and Giancarla Alen-Buckley, had resided at and undertaken restoration efforts for the estate over the past 25 years. A spokesperson for Zuckerberg confirmed that the couple intends to continue the care of the historic property and plans to spend time in Ireland. This move aligns with Meta's existing presence, as the company maintains its international headquarters in Dublin.

Zuckerberg's acquisition places him among several prominent figures in the technology sector who have recently purchased significant Irish estates. The purchase of Strancally Castle adds another notable estate to the list of high-profile real estate investments in Ireland by tech leaders.

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Zuckerberg and his family planned to continue caring for the historic property and spend time in Ireland.