Mark Zuckerberg Buys $35 Million Gothic Castle in Ireland, Home to Meta’s International HQ

 Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have reportedly bought Strancally Castle, a historic Gothic mansion in Ireland, for around $35 million. The 440-acre (178-hectare) estate in County Waterford will serve as a personal home for the couple during their visits to the country.

The purchase aligns with Meta’s strong presence in Ireland, where the tech giant hosts its international headquarters. While the official price tag has not been disclosed, The Irish Times estimates the property is worth between €20 million and €30 million.

Built in 1830 for former Conservative MP John Keily, Strancally Castle was designed by famous architects James and George Richard Pain. The grand house was built on a massive scale—the book The Houses of Ireland notes that walking from the dining room to the kitchen originally took several minutes.

In the early 2000s, Michael Alen-Buckley (co-founder of investment firm RAB Capital) and his wife, Giancarla, bought and restored the estate. The former owners shared that they are glad to see the property passed on to new owners who plan to preserve it.

The estate will give Zuckerberg and Chan a permanent residence when visiting Ireland, a country central to Meta’s global operations.

"Mark and his family are excited to continue caring for this historic home and look forward to spending time in Ireland, where Meta maintains its international headquarters," a Meta spokesperson said.

Nestled in the Blackwater Valley—a region famous for its grand historic manors—the castle features detailed sandstone and limestone craftsmanship, according to Ireland's National Built Heritage Service. Zuckerberg joins a growing list of tech founders and business leaders buying up historic Irish land; vacuum pioneer James Dyson bought nearby Ballynatray House in 2024, and Stripe co-founder John Collison acquired Abbey Leix in 2021.