Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have acquired the Strancally Castle estate in County Waterford, Ireland. The purchase includes the gothic-style mansion and its 178-hectare (440-acre) grounds, which they intend to use as a base during visits to Ireland.
A spokesperson stated on Thursday that "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."
The price for the off-market deal has not been disclosed, but the Irish Times estimated the value to be between €20m (£17m) and €30m. The castle was originally built in 1830 for John Keily, a former Conservative MP.