02/14/2026
🌳🌷1837 Cherokee Rd, Waynesboro
4 Bedrm / 2.5 Bath
3516 fin sq ft / 1536 unfin
Living / Dining / Den / Bonus studio
3-Season Porch
Storage galore
A home woven into the fabric of Waynesboro...
With every new property, I’m reminded how special it is to learn the stories of this small town—the evolution of its neighborhoods, and the kind people who lived here before us.
1837 Cherokee Road is one of those homes that carries its story gracefully.
I can almost imagine the excitement of the young Spilman family in the early 1960s, standing atop this half acre hilltop lot, dreaming up the home they would build in the THEN brand new Westwood Hills neighborhood. From this perch, they could tend their flower garden while taking in the mountain views—
Mr. Bill Spilman, son of The News Virginian founder Louis Spilman (yes, that Spilman family whose name graces our city buildings), and his wife Patsy—a beloved elementary art educator and gifted watercolor artist—filled this home with creativity and warmth. Patsy even shared her love of art right here, welcoming neighborhood children for private lessons in the sprawling bonus room. Traces of her artistic spirit remain today, charmingly preserved in the vintage bathroom tile.
Why mess with perfection?
Much of the home remains true to the Spilmans’ original vision: formal & casual gathering spaces, hardwood floors, French doors, Virginia Metalcrafter fixtures, abundant storage, and a front porch that seems to invite you to slow down. The current owner’s thoughtful modern updates—air conditioning, a chef inspired kitchen, and an updated primary ensuite—blend seamlessly into the home’s classic character.
And while the world continues to change, 1837 Cherokee Road remains a sweet spot—a place to sip lemonade on the front porch, catch up with neighbors, walk to the nearby elementary school, spend a lazy Sunday fishing on the South River, or watch laughter unfold at Ridgeview Park.
Some homes are built. Others are lived & loved in.
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