Meet Leslie Davenport, a Gottesman Residential agent who brings her extensive knowledge and experience to help each client achieve a successful outcome to their real estate goals.
What Is Your Favorite Thing About Austin?
I've been an Austinite for over 30 years and can't imagine living anywhere else. I love the energy and vibrancy that Austin brings. Everyone is always so welcoming, giving Austin a small-town feel but still offering the vitality of a big city.
Favorite Thing To Do In Your Free Time?
I've always enjoyed being very active. A few of my favorite things to do in my free time are tennis, pilates, and Hydrofit.
You're Raising Three Boys, Any Good Mom Tips?
The website Genius Kitchen is a lifesaver - with 3 boys, I need quick, easy, and good recipes. Plus, they have lots of crockpot options.
Austin Is Known for Being a Foodie Town. What Is Your Favorite Restaurant? What Dish Should We Get?
I love Loro, Austin's new Asian smokehouse. Sitting on their giant patio on a beautiful day is hard to beat. Be sure to try their frozen Gin and Tonic!
Any Favorite Shows That We Should Start Binge-Watching Asap?
It's not a new show, but my favorite is still 60 Minutes.
What Is Your Favorite App Currently?
In Lieu - it's a great way to honor a friend's birthday or host an event or party by donating to their favorite charities in lieu of bringing a gift.
We Know that You Also Have a Strong Commitment to The Community Beyond Helping Others Make Austin Their Home. Do You Have Any Favorite Organizations?
I do! A few of my favorites are Helping Hand Home, Dell Women's Trust, Seton Development Board, Hyde Park Schools, and Dell Children’s Council.
Favorite Local Shops?
That's a tough one, but I can’t get enough of East Austin Succulents. We also love Camp 4 Paws for doggy day care and for boarding our Chocolate Lab, Baylor.
What Is Your Go-To Neighborhood spot?
You can’t go wrong with Tiny Boxwoods, Josephine House, or 68 Degrees. Be sure to try Tiny Boxwood's famed chocolate chip cookies.
Name 5 Of Your Favorite Things.
I love UT football games, trying new restaurants for lunch, dinner, or happy hour with my friends, designers Ulla Johnson and Lele Sadoughi, our church, and my mom. Agenda - I'm still a paper person for writing down dates!
What Is One Thing People Would Be Surprised To Know About You?
My family and I live in the home built by my husband's great-grandparents in 1950
Austin Always Has a New Hot Spot Popping Up. Are There Any That We Should Check Out?
Make sure you don’t miss out on Fluff Meringues, Rosewood, and Suerte. All of the sweet treats at Fluff are delicious!
