Mark Zuckerberg Buys Historic Irish Castle for ₹538 Crore, Estate Spans 440 Acres
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle in Ireland, a historic Gothic estate featuring a 16,000-square-foot mansion and extensive private grounds.
- The registered transaction is valued at €51.17 million, approximately ₹538 crore.
- Strancally Castle is spread across nearly 440 acres along the River Blackwater.
- The property features a historic mansion, woodland, open land and a private jetty.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have purchased Strancally Castle, a historic estate in County Waterford, Ireland, for a reported €51.17 million (approximately ₹538 crore). The transaction was recorded in Ireland’s Property Price Register on August 17, 2026, making it one of the notable luxury property purchases in the country’s residential real estate market.
Located beside the River Blackwater in West Waterford, the estate covers approximately 440 acres. Its main attraction is a three-storey Gothic Revival mansion measuring around 16,000 square feet. The property also includes extensive woodland, open grounds and a private jetty. However, the registered transaction value covers the principal residence and up to one acre of land, rather than the entire estate.
A spokesperson for Zuckerberg, Brian Baker, confirmed the acquisition and said the family was “excited to continue caring for this historic home” and looked forward to spending time in Ireland. The confirmation adds to the growing list of high-value international property investments associated with the technology entrepreneur and his family.
Strancally Castle has a history stretching back nearly two centuries. Built around 1830, the Gothic Revival property was originally constructed for John Keily, a former Member of Parliament.
The mansion underwent extensive renovation in 2003, helping preserve its historic character while updating the property. Its architectural design, riverside location and expansive grounds make it a distinctive heritage estate in Ireland.
Unlike conventional luxury homes, the property combines historic architecture with a large private landscape, offering a combination of residential space, natural surroundings and privacy.
Although the transaction has been widely reported at approximately ₹538 crore, this figure does not represent the purchase price of all 440 acres.
According to The Irish Times, which cited Ireland’s Property Price Register, the registered €51.17 million transaction relates to the main residence and up to one acre of adjoining land. The total amount paid for the wider estate is therefore likely to be higher.
The property was previously owned by investment-management firm co-founder Michael Alen-Buckley and his wife, Giancarla Alen-Buckley.
Earlier reports by The Irish Times had estimated the castle’s value at between €20 million and €30 million. However, the registered transaction subsequently revealed a considerably higher figure for the residence and associated land.
Strancally Castle is located approximately 200 kilometres from Dublin, where Meta operates its European headquarters.
Ireland remains an important base for the American technology company, employing around 1,500 people in the country. Several other major US technology companies also maintain their European operations in Ireland.
The castle’s location, combined with its private grounds and historic architecture, makes it a notable addition to the Zuckerberg family’s international property portfolio.
Beyond its purchase price, Strancally Castle stands out because of the scale and features of the estate.
Its approximately 16,000-square-foot mansion offers substantial indoor living space, while the surrounding 440-acre property provides extensive woodland and open land. The private jetty along the River Blackwater adds another distinctive feature to the estate.
The combination of heritage architecture, natural surroundings and a secluded riverside setting makes it considerably different from a typical luxury residential purchase.
The acquisition also highlights the continued interest of wealthy international buyers in historic European estates, particularly properties that offer privacy, architectural significance and large private landscapes.
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