Mark buys a castle
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has purchased a historic 19th-century castle in Ireland for an estimated $23 to $35 million. This acquisition follows other major real estate investments by the billionaire this year.
Why it matters
It reflects the ongoing trend of tech billionaires acquiring high-value international real estate and diversifying their global footprint.
Mark Zuckerberg just bought a cozy abode close to Meta’s international headquarters in Ireland. By cozy abode, we mean a castle . Zuck bought the 19th-century Strancally Castle and its 440-acre grounds, an estate estimated to have cost him anywhere from $23 million to $35 million.
“Mark and his family are excited to continue caring for this historic home and look forward to spending time in Ireland, where Meta maintains its international headquarters,” a spokesperson told the press about the purchase.
We’ve reached out to Meta for further comment.
The home is stunning: it sits on a river, surrounded by greenery, and the Irish Times reported in 2001 that it has at least 11 bedrooms, four tower suites, a library, a dining room, and a drawing room. Zuck bought the castle from a financier who’d lived there with his family for 25 years.
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