Zuckerberg acquired a castle in Ireland’s southeast for tens of millions of eurosMeta’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have purchased the historic Strancally Castle in southeastern Ireland. This is reported by UNN, citing Reuters and The Irish Times.Along with the structure, the new owners received an estate spanning approximately 440 acres, or nearly 178 hectares. The exact cost of the transaction has not been disclosed; however, Irish media estimates the property’s value at 20-30 million euros.Historic EstateA representative for Meta’s founder confirmed that Zuckerberg and Chan acquired Strancally Castle a few weeks ago. It is situated in County Waterford on the banks of the Blackwater River. The sale was conducted off-market, and details regarding the final transaction sum have not yet appeared in the Irish property price register. Zuckerberg’s representative stated that the family intends to preserve the historical building and spend time there during their visits to Ireland. However, the couple does not plan to relocate from the United States.It is worth noting that Zuckerberg also has business ties to Ireland. Meta’s international headquarters are located in Dublin, and the company has been operating in the country since 2009.The Castle Was Built Approximately 200 Years AgoThe current Strancally Castle was erected in the late 1820s, around 1830, for former Member of Parliament John Keily. The project was designed by architects James and George Richard Pain, known for their Gothic Revival works. The building features characteristic turrets, crenellated parapets, and stone ornamentation from that era.The main residence comprises three floors and covers an area of approximately 16,000 square feet. Previously, it housed 11 principal bedrooms, several guest rooms, a large dining room, a drawing-room, a library, and rooms within the turret. Following renovations, an indoor swimming pool was also installed in the estate. Among the preserved historical interior details are a wooden staircase and a fireplace made of black Kilkenny marble.Based on materials from: Finance.uaSpace for your advertisement