Damon Albarn has passed his driving test at the age of 53 and splashed out on a £65,000 Range Rover

Damon's pal told the Mail on Sunday: “Damon loved his time in Devon during lockdown and would love to spend much more time there.

“But getting there on public transport would be a nightmare, so he decided to take the plunge and finally learn to drive himself around.”

The 'Parklife' hitmaker - who has an estimated net worth of £10 million - passed his test after going out driving with his long-time partner, Suzi Winstanley, with whom he has 21-year-old daughter Missy.

Meanwhile, Damon previously shared how he purchased his remote Devon farmhouse in south west England with his “ill-gotten gains from 'Parklife'".

He said: “It was the first time I ever had any money and it was the first thing I ever bought.

“Everyone’s been telling me I’ve been mad for years. Why did you buy this remote farmhouse in the middle of nowhere? But now everyone thinks I’m a genius.”

The Britpop legend recently admitted he prefers the country lifestyle to city life and has been making friends with all the locals.

He shared: "I got to know all the local people – the butcher, grocer, fishmonger. That's really where I see myself now."

And Damon revealed he built a studio in his barn as soon as lockdown struck.

He shared: "It was enough to keep on working."

The 'Song 2' hitmaker also discussed the challenges of lockdown.

He said: "I’ve really got my head round it as a way of existing, and it has its pitfalls, like any other form of existence. But if you have a bit of self-discipline, you can be incredibly productive."