Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have acquired a historic Gothic Revival estate in County Waterford, Ireland, named Stranckley Castle.
According to a report by The Irish Times, based on the Irish property price register, the registered deal amounted to approximately 57 million US dollars, equivalent to 538 crore Indian rupees. Stranckley Castle is located in West Waterford, on the banks of the Blackwater River, and covers an area of about 440 acres.
The property includes a three-story Gothic Revival mansion spanning approximately 16,000 square feet, as well as woodlands, open land, and a private pier. The castle was built around 1830 and underwent a major restoration in 2003. Historical records indicate that it was originally intended for former Member of Parliament John Kelly.
The registered payment of approximately 538 crore covers the main house and one acre of land. However, according to The Irish Times, the entire 440-acre area was not included in the official statistics, suggesting that Mark Zuckerberg paid an even higher amount for this palace.
This transaction was recorded in the Irish property price register on August 17, 2026. Prior to this, the property was owned by Michael Ellen-Buckley, co-founder of the investment management firm, and his wife Jan Karla Ellen-Buckley.
Brian Becker, a representative for the Zuckerbergs, confirmed the purchase, stating that the family is delighted to continue caring for the historic home and looks forward to spending time in Ireland.
The estate is located approximately 200 km from Meta's European headquarters in Dublin. Meta employs about 1,500 people in Ireland, where many American technology companies conduct their European operations.
The acquisition adds a major historic property to the international real estate portfolio of Zuckerberg and Chan. Its size, riverside location, and restored historical architecture have made it one of the most discussed elite real estate deals in Ireland. Previously, The Irish Times reports suggested a value for the palace ranging from 20 to 30 million euros before the official register indicated a higher price for part of the house and land.
