Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, and his wife Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle, a 196-year-old gothic mansion in Waterford, Ireland, for an estimated $23.3 million to $35 million, according to The Irish Times. The estate features 11 bedrooms, a cut-stone Gothic Revival facade, and spans 440 acres with 16,000 square feet of living space. The purchase was reported on August 25, 2026.
The castle, built in 1830 and renovated extensively in 2003, overlooks the River Blackwater in southeast Ireland. Although the transaction was not listed on the Irish state property price register, local authorities highlighted the area's scenic coastlines and towns. The Waterford City and County Council noted that Zuckerberg and his family are enthusiastic about maintaining the historic property.
This acquisition adds to Zuckerberg’s growing international property portfolio and aligns with Meta’s presence in Ireland, where its international headquarters are located in Dublin, approximately 125 miles from the castle. The estate will serve as a European home base for the family rather than a full-time residence, reflecting a trend of wealthy Americans investing in historic overseas properties.
The Strancally Castle purchase underscores Zuckerberg’s expanding footprint in Europe, complementing Meta’s strategic operations in Ireland. The estate’s historical significance and size make it a notable addition to the billionaire’s assets, with the exact transaction value estimated between €20 million and €30 million, as reported by The Irish Times.