A former tin-mining town in Devon has been named the best place to live in Britain's countryside. Chagford topped The Sunday Times poll thanks to its community spirit, beautiful 15th-century homes and two Michelin-starred restaurant. The town, which has a population of just 1,400, hosts the only annual auction for Dartmoor ponies and is known as the 'Jewel of Dartmoor'. Britain's favourite countryside town: The former tin-mining town of Chagford in Devon lies in the pretty Teign Valley in Dartmoor National Park. Above, the 750-year-old church of St Michael the Archangel . It lies in the pretty Teign Valley in Dartmoor National Park and the average  price of a home is just over £400,000 - whith larger houses costing over £1million. Arguably the town's biggest attraction is the 750-year-old church of St Michael the Archangel. The picturesque town also has a vast number of 15th and 16th century buildings. Its award-winning restaurant is the Gidleigh Park Hotel - run by chef Michael Caines. Rich history: In historical times, Chagford grew due to the wool trade and from tin-mining in the area and in 1305 was made a stannary town where tin was traded . Archaeological remains suggest that a community has existed here for at least 4,000 years. In historical times, Chagford grew due to the wool trade and from tin mining in the area and in 1305 was made a stannary town where tin was traded. The early 20th century Edward Lutyens house Castle Drogo lies nearby in Drewsteignton parish, and overlooks the town. The poll placed it at the top of the rural list in The Sunday Times 2015 Best Places to Live guide. Small population: Just 1,400 people live in the town, where the average property price is just over £400,000 . Topped poll: Chagford topped the Sunday Times list thanks to its community spirit, beautiful 15th-century homes and two Michelin-starred restaurant, the Gidleigh Park Hotel . The picturesque town also has a vast number of 15th and 16th century buildings. Above, a grocery store (left) and The Wood And Rush basketry shop (right) Beautiful countryside: The town lies in the Teign Valley. Pictured above, the Teign Gorge in Dartmoor . The Gidleigh Park Hotel is Chagford's two-Michelin Starred restaurant headed up by chef Michael Caines .
Chagford lies in the picturesque Teign Valley in Dartmoor National Park . Has rich history and boasts 750-year-old church St Michael the Archangel . The  town also has a vast number of 15th and 16th century buildings . Chagford was made stannary town where tin was mined and traded in 1305 .