Mark Zuckerberg purchases castle estate in Ireland, close to Europe Meta HQ

The Facebook founder bought Strancally Castle, built in 1830 and extensively renovated in 2003, according to a state heritage service.

The prominent landowner has added a nearly 200-year-old estate to his holdings. Archival information says it can take “a brisk walk of 4½ minutes to reach the dining room from the kitchen.”

Unsuspecting guests were said to be trapped, bound and dropped to their deaths.

Stephen Lam/Reuters Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg’s new house has a spooky past. The billionaire’s new Gothic 1830s Strancally Castle in County Waterford, Ireland, is the latest property acquisition by him and his wife, Priscilla Chan. The 440-acre property sits just under three miles from the site of an original 12th-cent

In a fascinating development, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have acquired the majestic Strancally Castle in County Waterford. This stunning Gothic-style fortress, constructed circa 1830, has been beautifully renovated by its former proprietors. Their intention for the castle is to have a serene retreat du

'The unwary, when decoyed within the castle, were tied hand and foot, and hung down the murder-hole,' according to an account of the site's history.

As the Meta chief reportedly buys Strancally Castle in Waterford, Savills’ Josh Pim explores the growing appeal of Ireland’s castles, estates and country lifestyle to wealthy international buyers.

Mark Zuckerberg just bought a nearly 200-year-old castle in Ireland. John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images Mark Zuckerberg has added another multimillion-dollar property to his real estate portfolio. His newest purchase is a nearly 200-year-old castle in Ireland, 140 miles from Meta's international HQ. The estate is va

The Meta chief and his wife have bought the Strancally Castle estate in County Waterford.

Mark Zuckerberg just bought a cozy abode somewhat close to Meta’s international headquarters in Ireland.

The Meta CEO said he and his family ‘look forward to spending time in Ireland’

Mark Zuckerberg. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg now owns an actual castle. Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan bought Strancally Castle and its 440-acre estate in Ireland "several weeks ago," according to The Irish Times. While the exact price of the purchase is unclear,

Meta chief executive paid roughly £20m for gothic-style mansion built in 1830 and its surroundings It stretches the definition of pied-à-terre but Mark Zuckerberg now has a pad in Ireland: Strancally castle. The Meta chief executive and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have bought the gothic-style mansion and its 178-hectare

Tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have bought an Irish castle and are "excited" about the historic home, a spokesman for the businessman said in a statement Thursday.

Meta's Zuckerberg buys 19th-century castle in southeast of Ireland  Reuters

Meta employs around 1,500 people in Ireland, home to its international headquarters

Tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have bought an Irish castle and are “excited” about the historic home, a spokesman for the businessman said in a statement Thursday.

DUBLIN - Tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have bought an Irish castle and are “excited” about the historic home, a spokesman for the businessman said in a statement on Aug 20.Meta’s founder and chief executive officer bought the three-storey Gothic-style Strancally Castle from the Alen-Buckl

Meta's founder and CEO bought the three-storey Gothic-style Strancally Castle from the Alen-Buckley family in recent weeks.

Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg is the new owner of Strancally Castle in Co Waterford.

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