Mark Zuckerberg buys 440-acre Strancally castle estate in Ireland
Summary
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have purchased Strancally Castle, a large historic estate in Ireland, to use during visits to the country where Meta has an office. The estate covers 440 acres and was bought in a private sale for an estimated price between €20 million and €30 million.Key Facts
- Mark Zuckerberg is the CEO of Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook.
- The couple bought Strancally Castle, a mansion with 440 acres in County Waterford, Ireland.
- They plan to use the castle as a place to stay when visiting Ireland.
- The castle was built in 1830 and is noted for its historic and high-quality stonework.
- The sale price is estimated between €20 million and €30 million but was not officially disclosed.
- The castle’s price is about 10% of the value of Zuckerberg’s large 387-foot yacht.
- The previous owners, Michael Alen-Buckley and his wife Giancarla, had owned and restored the estate for 25 years.
- Other tech entrepreneurs, like James Dyson and John Collison, have also bought historic estates in Ireland recently.
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